Philipsburg is the main city and capital of Sint Maarten, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In 2017, Philipsburg had 1,894 inhabitants. The city is located on the southern coast of the island of Saint Martin, between the Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond, both of which contribute to the island's biodiversity and beauty.
Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of North America. With a population of 58,477 as of June 2023 and an area of 34 km² (13 sq mi), the country comprises 44% of the southern part of the divided island of Saint Martin. The capital of Sint Maarten is Philipsburg.
The Parotte Ville Museum and Bird Garden embodies a passion for birds, plants, and history. Visitors and locals alike flock here to admire 26 different species and around 140 birds, including the sun-crested parrot – one of the world's friendliest and most colorful birds – and several sun-crested parrot hybrids found only in Parotte Ville, the pied parakeet, the black-headed parrot, and many more.
