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Statia, St Eustatius
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St Eustatius Travel Guide
Key Facts
Area:
21 sq km (8 sq miles).
Population:
3,183 (official figure 2006).
Population density:
152 per sq km.
Capital:
Oranjestad.
Government:
The National Office for the Caribbean Netherlands acts on behalf of the Government of the Netherlands; The Representative for the public bodies of Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba represents the Government of the Netherlands on Saba
Head of state:
Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands, represented locally by Lt. Governor Gerald Berkel.
Head of government:
Prime Minister Emily de Jongh-Elhage since 2006.
Electricity:
110 volts AC, 60Hz. Plugs with two flat prongs are in use.
St Eustatius, popularly known as 'Statia', was a thriving port during the 17th and 18th centuries, becoming known throughout the Caribbean as 'The Golden Rock'.
The subsequent decline of the island has only recently been halted by an influx of tourists. The foundations of the Dutch sea walls are now sunk beneath the clear waters of the bay. Scuba divers and snorkellers can see many of the submerged ruins. Other attractions on the island include walking up The Quill; surfing off the northeast coast; and fishing trips.
The nightlife is centred on the main hotels and restaurants, including dancing and local live bands, which may play one of the two different indigenous blends of reggae and calypso - 'Pim Pim' and 'Hippy'.
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