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Country Specific Information: Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba (Dutch West Indies)

September 4, 2011 Comments off

Country Specific Information: Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba (Dutch West Indies)
Source: U.S. Department of State

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: The three “BES” islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius (or “Statia”) and Saba comprise the Caribbean portion of the Netherlands. These special overseas municipalities of The Netherlands are also part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The economies of the BES islands are well-developed and tourist facilities are widely available.

Country Specific Information: Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES)

July 31, 2011 Comments off

Country Specific Information: Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES)
Source: U.S. Department of State

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: The three “BES” islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius (or “Statia”) and Saba comprise the Caribbean portion of the Netherlands. Along with Aruba, Curacao and St. Maarten these special overseas municipalities of The Netherlands are also part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. These are listed separately as they are semi-autonomous entities within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The economies of the BES islands are well-developed and tourist facilities are widely available.

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