The Caribbean Netherlands

❏ Language: The official languages of the Caribbean Netherlands are Dutch, English and (on Bonaire) Papiamento
❏ Population: There are 25.987 People
❏ population density: 80 People live in one km²
❏ Area: The Caribbean Netherlands have an area of 328 km²
❏ Timeshift: Compared to Austria time shifts by 5 hours later
❏ Random Fact: The islands’ terrain is generally hilly with volcanic interiors. The total land area of Netherlands Antilles was 309 square miles (800 square kilometers)…that’s more than 3 times the size of Birmingham, the UK’s biggest city.

Lionfish Ceviche

Dice the fish and if using shrimp, clean and de-vein. Then place the fish in a glass or metal bowl. Juice the limes and pour over the fish, making sure all fish is covered. Marinate the fish i nthe lime juice anywhere from 2 hours to overnight. Pour off about 1/2 of the lime juice. Add tomato, cilantro, red onion, cucumber salt and pepper and any optional ingredients you like. Toss well to incorporate. Do this preferably a couple hours before serving & refrigerate. Toss well once again before serving. For the serving you should imagine that this meal should be served chilled, but not ice cols. Arrange in individual serving bowls.

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Culture - The Caribbean Netherlands (--> St Eustatius)

Considering that it was claimed by the Dutch as far back as 1636, and - aside from a few decades of control by other powers - has remained part of the Netherlands ever since, it is no surprise that the culture of St Eustatius remains largely linked to the mainland. This is can be seen in the customs of the locals, the holidays they celebrate, the food they eat, and traditions they follow. When the former colonies of the Netherlands Antilles dissolved, 77 percent of the population voted to become part of the Netherlands, in an agreement that was finally consolidated in 2010.

- Culture
The Ultimate Divers Paradise in Bonaire

There is no bad time to visit! The average year-round temperature hovers around 85 degrees with less than 25 inches of rainfall per year. Plus, constant gentle trade winds keep it from becoming oppressively hot. Bonaire is a diver’s paradise and it also boasts some of the best shore diving on the planet.
Night diving is also popular. Bonaire’s reefs are so healthy because of strictly enforced protective protocols. This island was way ahead of the curve in environmental protection long before it was fashionable.
This island is the only certified Blue Destination in the world.

- Special Sights

The Caribbean Sea

The 3 islands of the Caribbean Netherlands are located in the Caribbean Sea.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada to the east and Venezuela to the south.

The Dominican Republic

One of the Caribbean Netherlands nearest neighbor is the Dominican Republic to the north.

Puerto Rico

One of the Caribbean Netherlands nearest neighbor is Puerto Rico to the north.

The British Virgin Islands

One of the Caribbean Netherlands nearest neighbors are the British Virgin Islands to the northeast.

Anguilla

One of the Caribbean Netherlands nearest neighbors is Anguilla to the northeast.

Montserrat

One of the Caribbean Netherlands nearest neighbors is Montserrat to the northeast.

Guadeloupe

One of the Caribbean Netherlands nearest neighbors is Guadeloupe to the northeast.

Dominica

One of the Caribbean Netherlands nearest neighbors is Dominica to the northeast.

Martinique

One of the Caribbean Netherlands nearest neighbors is Martinique to the northeast.

Saint Lucia

One of the Caribbean Netherlands nearest neighbors is Saint Lucia to the northeast.

Saint Vincent

One of the Caribbean Netherlands nearest neighbors is Saint Vincent to the northeast.