Caribbean Islands - St Barthelemy Hotels

  Saint Barthélemy, is one of France's overseas territories. North American continent, an island in the Caribbean Sea and the only place in history has been a colony of Sweden. On Saint Barthélemy was first claimed by France in 1648. In 1784 the island was sold to Sweden in 1878 but was bought back by France. Sweden sovereignty on the island today, with street names, King III. The name given to the capital in memory of Gustav to be seen. Puerto Rico is located approximately 250 kilometers east of the island of Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saba and Anguilla are very close to the island. Gustavia is the biggest obstacle on the island, III, King of Sweden. Gustav was given in honor of the city and on the island stands as an indication of Swedish domination. The oldest settlement on the island was still standing was built in the village of L'Orient. January 2007 according to census 8450 the total population of the island of Saint Barthélemy is. 402 square kilometer island inhabitants. Whites are the majority. The major part of the island development, institutions and organizations working in the island are French citizens. The main language spoken is French, but the islanders, especially hotel and restaurant staff may speak English well.