Long before the first settlers arrived, the Arawak American Indians inhabited the island and called it Soaliga, The Land of Cyre.
roll outSalt Economy In St. Martin
During the 16th century, The Great Age of Privateers and PiratesVarious countries covet the island’s salt deposits.
The Dutch were the first to notice the salt ponds Great Bay. Then they settled the first families and the history of the salt economy of St. Martin began.
and valuable mineral
Salt is grown in salt pans in the French part of Grand CaseChevrolet and Orleans DistrictGrand Case is the largest factory in the French region and its production is then exported to mainland France, the Caribbean, Canada and the United States. This precious mineral can be used to preserve meat and cod.