Dutch Antilles

Also known as the Netherlands Antilles

The Dutch Antilles are five Caribbean Islands, forming an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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.

A cruise ship arriving to St Maarten Beaches

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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 • Netherlands Antilles

• Languages • Papiamentu, Dutch, English, Spanish

• Currency • Netherlands Antilles Guilder (ANG)

St Eustatius also known as Statia

From here you can see the Saba Island on the horizon

• 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 - Netherlands Antilles

• Currency - Netherlands Antilles Guilder (ANG)

Colorful Dutch Style Buildings in Curacao 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 • Netherlands Antilles

• Currency • Netherlands Antilles Guilder (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 • Netherlands Antilles

• Currency • Netherlands Antilles Guilder (ANG)

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 • Netherlands Antilles

• Currency • Netherlands Antilles Guilder (ANG)

Netherlands Antilles Flag

White, with a horizontal blue stripe in the center superimposed on a vertical red band, also centered; five white, five-pointed stars are arranged in an oval pattern in the center of the blue band; the five stars represent the five main islands of Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten

The Dutch Antilles are located in both extremes of the Caribbean Sea. Curacao and Bonaire are near the Venezuelan coast and also near Aruba now an independent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. On the Northeast of the Caribbean are St Maarten, St Eustatius and Saba.

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