Saint Barthélemy was for many years a French commune forming part of Guadeloupe, which is an overseas region and department of France. Through a referendum in 2003, island residents sought separation from the administrative jurisdiction of Guadeloupe, and it was finally accomplished in 2007. The island of Saint Barthélemy became an Overseas Collectivity (COM). A governing territorial council was elected for its administration, which has provided the island with a certain degree of autonomy. The Hotel de Ville, which was the town hall, is now the Hotel de la Collectivité. A senator represents the island in Paris. St. Barthélemy has retained its free port status.
Saint Barthélemy was for many years a French commune forming part of Guadeloupe , which is an overseas region and department of France . Through a referendum in 2003 , island residents sought separation from the administrative jurisdiction of Guadeloupe , and it was finally accomplished in 2007 . The island of Saint Barthélemy became an Overseas Collectivity ( COM ) . A governing territorial council was elected for its administration , which has provided the island with a certain degree of autonomy . The Hotel de Ville , which was the town hall , is now the Hotel de la Collectivité . A senator represents the island in Paris . St. Barthélemy has retained its free port status .
St. Barts was formerly a part of what French commune?
St. Barts was formerly a part of what French commune ?
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe