| Hoofdstad | name: Gustavia geographic coordinates: 17 53 N, 62 51 W time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) etymology: named in honor of King Gustav III (1746-1792) of Sweden during whose reign the island was obtained from France in 1784; the name was retained when in 1878 the island was sold back to France |
| Onafhankelijkheid dag | none (overseas collectivity of France) |
| Nationale feestdag | Fete de la Federation, 14 Juli (1790); note - local holiday is St. Barthelemy Day, 24 Augustus (1572) |
| Grondwet | history: 4 Oktober 1958 (French Constitution) amendments: amendment procedures of France's constitution apply (2018) |
| Stemmen | 18 jaar, universal |
| uitvoerende macht | chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Anne LAUBIES (since 8 June 2015) head of government: President of Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007) cabinet: Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior; president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term; election last held on 2 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022) election results: Bruno MAGRAS (SBA) reelected president; Territorial Council vote - NA |
Referenties: CIA World Factbook - Tenzij anders vermeld, voor informatie op deze pagina correct is met ingang van 31 december 2019
