In spite of the fact that the official currency is the Antillean guilder, the US dollar is accepted in many shops and restaurants all over the city. This proves that it is a true international city and that the locals are open-minded. Another proof of its economical stability is that Netherlands plans to make Sint Marteen a separate country just like Aruba and the West Indies are today. At the 2007 island council elections, six parties concurred for the votes. As a result, two parties obtained [...]