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___ Netherlands AntillesA virtual travel guide to the Netherlands Antilles. This page aims to give you a broad overview of art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government of Netherlands Antilles.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this Caribbean island territory, e.g.: official web sites of the Netherlands Antilles, addresses of Netherlands embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from the Netherlands Antilles.  |
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 Flag of Netherlands Antilles Background: The territory of Netherlands Antilles consists of five islands divided geographically into the Leeward Islands (northern) group with the islands of Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten and the Windward Islands (southern) group with the islands of Bonaire and Curaçao. border countries: Guadeloupe (on Sint Maarten, Saint-Martin) related countries: Netherlands |
 Official Name: Nederlandse Antillen int'l long form: Netherlands Antilles ISO Country Code: an Time: Local Time = UTC -4h Actual Time: Wed-Apr-17 15:52 Country Calling Code: +599 Capital City: Willemstad (on Curaçao) Other Cities: Kralendijk (Bonaire), Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) Government: Type: Parliamentary Autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands; full autonomy in internal and partly in foreign affairs. note: each island has its own government. Geography: Location: Caribbean, two island groups in the Caribbean Sea. Area: 800 km² (308 sq. mi.) Terrain: Generally hilly, volcanic interiors. Climate: Tropical; ameliorated by northeast trade winds. People: Nationality: Dutch Antillean(s) Population: 220,000 GNI per capita PPP (year): $ 23 770 Ethnic Groups: Mixed black 85%, Carib Amerindian, white, East Asian. Religions: Christianity, Jewish. Languages: Dutch (official) 7% , Papiamento 65%, English widely spoken 16%, Spanish 6%. Literacy: 96% Natural resources: Phosphates (on Curacao), Salt (on Bonaire) Agriculture products: Aloes, sorghum, peanuts, vegetables, tropical fruit. Industries: Tourism (Curacao, Sint Maarten, and Bonaire), petroleum refining (Curacao), petroleum transshipment facilities (Curacao and Bonaire), light manufacturing (Curacao) Exports partners: USA 27.3%, Venezuela 13.5%, The Bahamas, 7%, Singapore 4.5%, Honduras 4.5%, Netherlands 4.3%, Guatemala 4.1% (2004) Imports partners: Venezuela 53.5%, USA 23.2%, Netherlands 5.2% (2004) Currency: Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Netherlands AntillesCentrale Overheid van de Nederlandse AntillenThe Government of the Netherlands Antilles (in Dutch) Overheid van het Eilandgebied Curaçao Curaçao's government website (in Dutch). St. Eustatius Government Official website of the Government of Sint Eustatius Gouverneur St. Maarten The official website of the Governor of St. Maarten. Antillenhuis Website for "Antillenhuis", the official representation of the government of the Netherlands Antilles, in the Hague. Diplomatic Missions Dutch Missions Abroad Abroad Addresses of Dutch missions by country. Statistics Central Bureau of Statistics Netherlands Antilles Statistical facts about the Netherlands Antilles. MapsMap of the Netherlands AntillesPolitical map of the Netherlands Antilles.  Google
Earth Netherlands Antilles, the ABC islandsSearchable map and satellite view of the southern group, the islands of Bonaire and Curaçao. Google
Earth Netherlands Antilles, the northern groupSearchable map and satellite view of St. Eustatius, St. Marteen, and Saba. Google
Earth WillemstadZoomable map/satellite view of Netherlands Antilles' capital. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. |
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NewsAmigoeOldest daily newspaper in the Netherlands Antilles In Dutch, partly English). Bonaire Reporter Bonaire news. Daily Herald Newspaper published on St. Maarten. La Prensa Antilles news (in Papiamento) |
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Arts & CultureBiblioteka Públiko KòrsouCuraçao Public Library Foundation. Hicuracao.com Curacao Arts and Culture. KikoTaKiko.com Curaçao event portal. |
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Business & EconomyTourism, petroleum refining, and offshore finance are the mainstays of the Netherlands Antillean's economy since the 1970s.Department of Economic & Labour Affairs for the island of Bonaire Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association CHATA advances the hospitality and tourism sector of Curaçao. The Yellowpages Bonaire Bonaire Addresses. Transportation Curacao Ports Authority Princess Juliana International Airport St. Maarten |
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Destination Netherlands Antilles - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Netherlands Antilles: Bonaire - considered one of the best diving destinations in the world, Curaçao - not only a tasty blue liqueur but unspoiled beaches, underwater caves, and island culture,St. Eustatius (Statia), St. Maarten, Saba Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, Carnaval, biking, hiking, cruising, diving, tours and much more. The Netherlands Antilles On-Line The official web site of the Netherlands Antilles. Bonaire Official Tourism Site of the Island Bonaire. Curaçao Official Tourism Site of the Island Curaçao. Curacao Toeristen Bureau Europa Curaçao travel and tourism information (in Dutch) 
Curacao.com Portalsite with comprehensive island information. St. Eustatius Tourist Office The Island St. Eustatius or Statia, Dutch Caribbean. St. Maarten The Island of St. Maarten, Dutch Caribbean. Saba Tourist Office The Island of Saba, Dutch Caribbean. |
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EducationSt. Maarten department of educationUniversiteit van de Nederlandse Antillen University of the Netherlands Antilles on Curaçao. |
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Environment & NatureFundashon Pro MonumentoPro Monument Foundation monitors conditions and changes of the island's monuments and has become known as the watchdog for the protection of monuments. |
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HistoryHistory of CuraçaoOverview about the history of the island. Mongui Maduro Stichting Foundation including a library with a collection of Antilliana and Judaica, books and documents about the Netherlands Antilles and Curaçao's history. |
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SearchCyberspace CuraçaoCuraçao directory. Additional Information on Netherlands AntillesBBC News Country Profile: Netherlands AntillesGovernments on the WWW: Netherlands Antilles Open Directory Project: Netherlands Antilles Wikipedia: Netherlands Antilles The World Factbook -- Netherlands Antilles |
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