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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CaribbeanCaribbean - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The Caribbean (/ ˌ k ær ɪ ˈ b iː ən, k ə ˈ r ɪ b i ən / KARR-ih-BEE-ən, kə-RIB-ee-ən, locally / ˈ k ær ɪ b iː æ n / KARR-ih-bee-an; Spanish: el Caribe; French: les Caraïbes; Dutch: de Caraïben) is a subregion of the Americas that includes the Caribbean Sea and its islands, some of which are surrounded by the Caribbean Sea ...

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     Sint Maarten (Dutch pronunciation: [sɪntˈmaːrtə(n)] ⓘ) is a...

2. www.britannica.com › place › Netherlands-AntillesNetherlands Antilles | History, Flag, Capital, Currency, & Facts

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   May 3, 2024 · Netherlands Antilles, group of five islands in the Caribbean Sea that formerly constituted an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The group is composed of two widely separated subgroups approximately 500 miles (800 km) apart. Learn more about the Netherlands Antilles in this article.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Special_territories_ofSpecial territories of members of the European Economic Area

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   2 days ago · Six territories of the Netherlands—all of which are Caribbean islands—have OCT status. As such, they benefit from being able to have their own export and import policy to and from the EU, while still having access to various EU funds (such as the European Development Fund ).

   • Area: 2,733,792 km² (1,055,523 sq mi)
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   • Population Estimate: 6,114,658

4. www.cia.gov › the-world-factbook › countriesNetherlands - World Factbook Glyph

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   1 day ago · Background. The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1581; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After 18 years of French domination, the Netherlands regained its independence in 1813. In 1830, Belgium seceded and formed a ...

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   When did Curacao become the Netherlands Antilles?

   • Its prosperity (and that of neighboring Aruba) was restored in the early 20th century with the construction of the Isla Refineria to service the newly discovered Venezuelan oilfields. In 1954, Curacao and several other Dutch Caribbean colonies were reorganized as the Netherlands Antilles, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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   Is Sint Maarten part of the Netherlands Antilles?

   • Sint Maarten became an "island territory" ( eilandgebied in Dutch) of the Netherlands Antilles in 1983. Before that date, Sint Maarten was part of the island territory of the Windward Islands, together with Saba and Sint Eustatius.

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   What happened to Sint Maarten and Curacao?

   • The larger islands of Sint Maarten and Curacao joined the Netherlands and Aruba as constituent countries forming the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In 2018, the Sint Eustatius island council (governing body) was dissolved and replaced by a government commissioner to restore the integrity of public administration.

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   Are Aruba and Curaçao a 'county' under Dutch law?

   • Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten are classified as "countries" under Dutch law, and have considerable internal autonomy. In June 2008, the Dutch government published a report on the projected effect on the islands were they to join the EU as outermost regions.

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6. www.britannica.com › place › SurinameSuriname | History, Geography, Facts, & Points of Interest

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   May 17, 2024 · Formerly known as Dutch Guiana, Suriname was a plantation colony of the Netherlands that gained its independence on November 25, 1975. From 1980 to 1987 the country was governed by a succession of military regimes. A new civilian constitution was approved in 1987.

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   May 15, 2024 · In 1954, Curacao and several other Dutch Caribbean colonies were reorganized as the Netherlands Antilles, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In referenda in 2005 and 2009, the citizens of Curacao voted to become a self-governing country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.