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NETHERLANDS ANTILLES - SINT EUSTATIUS
'STATIA', A PARADISE FOR NATURE LOVERS
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Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten is part of the "Windward Islands" (Bovenwindse Eilanden, east of Puerto Rico). These islands are subject to hurricanes in the summer months. The island was seen by Christopher Columbus in 1493. In 1636 it was colonized by the Dutch West India Company. The first colonists came from the province of Zealand. In the 18th century the island became known as the Golden Rock. The island's economy flourished by ignoring the trade embargoes between the great powers. Arms and ammunition were sold to everyone who wanted to pay for it. After the 4th Anglo- Dutch War Sint Eustatius was taken by the British on in 1781 and reconquered by the Dutch (and their French allies) in 1784.
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MAP OF 'STATIA'
DETAILED MAP
CARIBBEAN NUDIST BEACHES MAP
MAP OF CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN
Capital: Oranjestad
Ports: Oranjestad
Location: East of the Virgin Islands
Geographic coordinates: 17.49° N - 62.97° E
Geography: The Windward islands are all of volcanic origin and hilly, leaving little ground suitable for agriculture. Boven Mountain to the northwest and Mount Mazinga (a dormant volcano) to the southeast
Area: 21 km²
Climate: subtropical tempered by trade winds; moderately high humidity. Average annual rainfall comes to about 45 inches, most of which occurs around late summer and early fall.
Lowest point: Caribbean Seaa 0 m
Highest point: Mount Mazinga 602 m
Population: 3.000
Ethnic groups: mixed black 85%, Carib Amerindian, white, East Asian, Dutch.
Languages: Dutch, French, English
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant
Currency: Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG)
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REASONS TO VISIT:
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FUN |
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STATIA TEMPERATURE TODAY & WEATHER FORECAST
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Sources: Wikipedia and the Boards of Tourism
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Last modified:
February 5, 2005, 5:54 PM
Contributed By:
Walter Vaerewijck
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