Saint Barthélemy
Collectivity of Saint Barthélemy
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Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
David Rockefeller
businessman
He helped make Saint Barthélemy internationally associated with luxury tourism through his long ties to the island.
Local Delicacy
Accras de morue
These are popular salt-cod fritters found across the French Caribbean.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Gustavia Harbor
The harbor is the island's most recognizable scenic and historic center.
Agriculture & Produce
Sugarcane was the island's historic plantation crop and remains its most emblematic agricultural crop.
Mango is a well-known tropical fruit grown in home gardens and small orchards on Saint Barthélemy.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
Steelpan is widely heard in the island's Caribbean festival and dance music culture.
Drum kit is common in live zouk, reggae and pop bands on Saint Barthélemy.
Electric guitar is a staple of the island's contemporary Caribbean and international popular music.
Bass guitar underpins the groove in the island's dance and band-based music.
Ti bwa sticks reflect the French Caribbean rhythmic heritage present in local traditional styles.