Dutch AntillesThe Dutch Antilles are five Caribbean Islands, link in one form or another to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Dutch is their official language and their heritage is definitely Dutch.One group is in the south composed of Curacao and Bonaire, near Aruba and the Venezuelan coast.The other group is in the north, 800 miles apart, and east of Puerto Rico. They includes St Maarten, St Eustatius and Saba. Ask Questions About Vacationing in the Dutch Antilles HERE!
Willemstad the Capital of Curacao
Brief description of the Dutch Antilles • Curacao is the largest of the group, located between Aruba and Bonaire, known together as the ABC Islands. The island has more than thirty beaches, some are sandy beaches others surrounded by giant cliffs and all of them are surrounded by clear turquoise waters unique to the Caribbean Islands. • Curacao • Population • 140,100 • Capital City • Willemstad • Area in Sq Km • 444 • Political Status • constituent Country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands • Languages • Papiamentu, Dutch, English, Spanish • Currency • Netherlands Antillian Guilder or Florin(ANG)
The dormant Quill Volcano in St Estatius also known as Statia
• Bonaire, a small island located off the coast of Venezuela. The isle is known by the preservation of the marine environment, ideal for scuba diving, windsurfing and snorkeling. Its best secret is that Bonaire is very relaxed and slow paced but at the same time offers a unique nightlife and the finest Caribbean Cuisine. • Official name - Bonaire • Population - 13,500 • Area in Sq Km - 39 • Capital City - Krandelijk • Languages - Papiamento, Dutch, English, Spanish • Political Status - Special Municipality of the Netherlands • Currency - US Dollar (USD)
The southwest coast of Bonaire Island
• St Maarten, which shares a tiny island with its neighbor the French side of St Martin, is known for its exotic beaches with idyllic white sand and blue waters. St Maarten also offers the opportunity of Duty Free Shopping in an array of electronics and apparel stores in the capital city of Philipsburg. • St Maarten • Population • 36,100 • Area in Sq Km • 13 • Capital City • Philipsburg • Languages • Dutch, Papiamento, English • Political Status • Constituent Country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands • Currency • Netherlands Antillian Guilder of Florin(ANG) • St Eustatius better known as Statia was once one of the most prominent commercial ports in the Caribbean. It is of volcanic origin and a recommended destination for Scuba Diving. • St Eustatius • Population • 3,100 • Area in Sq Km • 21 • Capital City • Oranjestad • Languages • Dutch, Papiamentu, English • Political Status • Special Municipality of the Netherlands • Currency • US Dollar (USD)
Saba Island is the smallest of the Dutch Antilles
• Saba Island, the smallest island on the Dutch Antilles, is little known but once you discover this enclave of unspoiled landscapes you will be captivated. The inhabitants are descendants of 17th century pioneers scattered in four picturesque small villages. The Sabans are English speaking people that will make sure your visit is one to remember. • Saba • Population • 1,424 • Area in Sq Km • 13 • Capital City • The Bottom • Languages • Dutch, Papiamento, English • Political Status • Special Municipality of the Netherlands • Currency • US Dollar (USD)
The Curacao Synagogue keeps the traditional sand floor Search our site and the web In the following pages I will write individually about each of the Dutch Antilles. A visit to any of them is a guaranteed great vacation.
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