Sandy Ground () is a coastal community on the
French side of the Caribbean island of
Saint Martin/Saint Maarten.
Sandy Ground is known for its luxury hotels, nature, and beaches.
Geography
It is located on the west coast in the direction of the Lowlands and the
Princess Juliana International Airport
Princess Juliana International Airport is the main airport on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin. The airport is located on the Dutch side of the island, in the country of Sint Maarten, close to the shore of Simpson Bay Lagoon. In 2015, the ...
.
Hurricane Irma
Sandy Ground sustained heavy damage to its infrastructure from
Hurricane Irma
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. This
Category 5 hurricane
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made landfall on the island in September 2017, causing $156 million in damage and killing 15 people.
References
Populated places in the Collectivity of Saint Martin
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