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Saint Eustatius

 

also know as Statia

The Netherlands Windward Islands consist of the southern half of Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) and all of Saint Eustatius and Saba. These islands are situated at the northern end of the Lesser Antilles chain, to the southeast of Puerto Rico. The total population of the Netherlands Antilles (2000 estimate) is 209,888, and the islands' total area is 800 sq km (310 sq mi). The capital and largest city is Willemstad, population (1993 estimate) 130,000.

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square in front of government house

 

another view of government house

 

ruins of the old synagogue

 

now hidden by the vegetation

 

Fort Orange

 

where the U.S. flag was first recognized
by a foreign nation

 

cannon in front of the Museum

 

typical Dutch colonial room
in the Museum

 

traditional style building

 

island vegetation

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