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  Kingdom of the Netherlands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Kingdom of the Netherlands (Dutch: Koninkrijk der Nederlanden) currently consists of the three constituent parts: the mainland European Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland), Netherlands Antilles (Dutch: Nederlandse Antillen) and Aruba.
The monarch is represented by governors in the Netherland Antilles and Aruba.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands has a single seat at the United Nations and is a member of the European Union.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kingdom_of_the_Netherlands   (579 words)

  
 CAT Report - Netherlands: Antilles (1994)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Netherlands Antillean criminal law shall be applicable to any Netherlands Antillean resident who perpetrates an act outside the Netherlands Antilles deemed under Netherlands Antillean criminal law to be an indictable offence and which also constitutes a criminal offence in the country in which it is committed.
The Netherlands Antilles is party to the various Conventions concerning extradition of aliens, inter alia the Convention on Extradition of Criminals between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Convention on extradition between the United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The Netherlands Antilles is bound to the various conventions on mutual judicial assistance in criminal matters, inter alia, the Convention between Belgium, Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands concerning extradition of criminals and the Convention between the United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands on mutual assistance in criminal matters.
www.law.wits.ac.za /humanrts/cat/antilles1994.html   (10759 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles information Netherlands Antilles information
the five islands of the netherlands antilles are divided geographically into the leeward islands (northern) group (saba.
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defense is the responsibility of the kingdom of the netherlands
www.ip2stats.com /Netherlands_Antilles_fact.html   (902 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles Government - Constitution, Flag, and Leaders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Constitution: December 1954, Statute of the Realm of the Netherlands, as amended.
The Netherlands Antilles is one-half of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which also includes Aruba, which separated from the Antilles January 1, 1986.
The Netherlands Antilles enjoys self-determination on all internal matters and defers to the Netherlands in matters of defense, foreign policy, and some judicial functions.
www.factrover.com /government/Netherlands_Antilles_government.html   (274 words)

  
 MinBZK.nl (uk) - Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Parliaments of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba 
They have their own democratically constituted local authorities, consisting of an island council (directly elected), a governing body (an executive committee of which at least 50 percent are appointed from members of the island council) and an authority (a president of the island council and the executive committee appointed by the Crown).
The parliaments of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba represent the populace.
www.minbzk.nl /uk/aruba_and_the/introduction   (1961 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles
The postal administration of the Netherlands Antilles issued (30 June 1995) six new stamps with the flags and the coats of arms of the islands.
According to Album 2000 [pay00] - Netherlands Antilles - The flag of the Netherlands Antilles is white in proportions 2:3, on the center of the length a red vertical stripe, and on the center of the height a blue horizontal stripe across the red stripe.
This would spell the disappearance of the central government of the Netherlands Antilles (much of it would be subsumed into the new government of Curacao), but the commission recommends retaining, under a 'cooperative' arrangement, such institutions as the central bank, the social security bank and the pension funds.
flagspot.net /flags/an.html   (1849 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles: Report: Part I: Descriptive Section   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Netherlands Antilles is a group of five islands in the Caribbean Sea.
The Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles, and Aruba are equal partners in the Dutch Kingdom.
Education in the Netherlands Antilles is based on the principle that each child, regardless of religious faith, race or social status, has to be given the opportunity to develop him or her self completely.
www2.unesco.org /wef/countryreports/netherlands_antilles/rapport_1.html   (3334 words)

  
 HRI/CORE/1/Add.67 - Core Document - Netherlands
Les Antilles néerlandaises, région autonome au sein du Royaume des Pays-Bas, se composent de cinq îles, à savoir Bonaire (chef-lieu Kralendijk), Curaçao (chef-lieu Willemstad), Saba (chef-lieu The Bottom), Saint-Eustache (chef-lieu Oranjestad) et Saint-Martin (chef-lieu Philisburg), maillons d'une chaîne d'îles, connues sous le nom d'Antilles, qui s'étirent entre l'Amérique du Nord et l'Amérique du Sud.
Les Antilles néerlandaises, qui pratiquent le multipartisme, appliquent un système de représentation proportionnelle par lequel les sièges à pourvoir sont répartis entre les partis en fonction du nombre de voix obtenu par chacun d'entre eux.
La Constitution, les lois et règlements d'application adoptés en conséquence garantissent un droit de recours devant les tribunaux des Antilles néerlandaises en matière de droits de l'homme.
www.hri.ca /fortherecord2000/bilan2000/documentation/coredocs/hri-core-1-add67.htm   (7846 words)

  
 Hurricanes and Tropical Storms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Netherlands Antilles are an integral part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, comprising the Netherlands in Europe and the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba in the Caribbean as partners on equal footing.
Similar to the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba is an integral part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and has complete autonomy regarding its internal affairs.
With Aruba obtaining a separate status in the Kingdom of the Netherlands as from January 1, 1986, the provision of meteorological services in both countries has been maintained in virtually the same manner as before the constitutional change when Aruba was part of the Netherlands Antilles.
www.meteo.an /meteo2/eng/reports/hurtrop1.htm   (371 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles (10/04)
The Arawaks are recognized as the first human civilization to inhabit the Netherlands Antilles.
The Netherlands Antilles is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which also includes Aruba, which separated from the Antilles January 1, 1986.
The U.S. Consulate for Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles is located at J.B. Gorsiraweg #1, Willemstad, Curacao; tel.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/22528.htm   (2056 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles: Report: Part I: Descriptive Section: cont. 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The goal was to improve internal communication in order to stimulate collaboration with regards to educational policy of the five island territories while considering the specific circumstances and development of each island on one hand.
The fact that the responsibilities and authority of the minister and the commissioners are regulated in the Constitution and the E.R.N.A. respectively.
This means that mechanisms must be built and methods must be formulated within the responsibilities of the central government and the island territories which will guarantee collaboration resulting in a positive development of education in the Netherlands Antilles.
www2.unesco.org /wef/countryreports/netherlands_antilles/rapport_1_1.html   (3209 words)

  
 Caribbean Net News: Netherlands Antilles should lose nation status, says report
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: According to Expatica News, the Netherlands Antilles status as a country should be rescinded, a commission appointed by the Dutch and Antillean governments has advised.
Nevertheless, both the Netherlands and the Antilles have reportedly indicated the findings would "weigh heavily" on their considerations.
The commission is keen to push the changes through as quickly as possible, but said the countries and islands involved should sign a political accord by the end of this year.
www.caribbeannetnews.com /2004/10/11/status.htm   (412 words)

  
 Sandafayre Stamp Auctions | Stamp Atlas | Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
A Dutch colony in the West Indies from 1828 and in the Netherlands Antilles from 1848.
A Post Office had been opened in Oranjestat in 1888 and it used the stamps of Netherlands Antilles until the New Constitution was instituted on 1 January 1986.
Under the 1983 Constitutional Conference, Aruba's separate status was agreed for 10 years from 1986, after which it would become fully independent.
www.sandafair.com /atlas/nethant.htm   (278 words)

  
 ICL - Netherlands - Constitution
The Constitution may be brought into line with the Charter for the Kingdom of the Netherlands by Act of Parliament.
The provisions of Articles 61 and 64 of the 1972 version of the Constitution shall remain in force with regard to the tacit approval of agreements affecting the Netherlands Antilles as long as Article 24 of the 1975 version of the Charter for the Kingdom of the Netherlands applies.
Article 201 (4) of the 1972 version of the Constitution shall remain in force for five years or for a shorter period to be laid down by or pursuant to Act of Parliament.
www.oefre.unibe.ch /law/icl/nl00000_.html   (9006 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Flag of Netherlands Antilles is white, with a horizontal blue stripe in the
Constitution: December 1954, Statute of the Realm of the Netherlands, as
The Netherlands Antilles is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which
www.abetterliving.com /notes/netherlands-antilles.htm   (1779 words)

  
 The Politics of Surinam and the Netherlands Antilles. - GASTMANN, ALBERT L.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Politics of Surinam and the Netherlands Antilles.
GASTMANN, ALBERT L. The Politics of Surinam and the Netherlands Antilles.
A study of the political situation in Surinam & the Netherlands Antilles, & on the constitutional relationship that joins these two countries & the Netherlands proper into One Kingdom.
www.antiqbook.com /boox/bfi/49077.shtml   (105 words)

  
 field - Constitution - Netherlands Antilles
29 December 1954, Statute of the Realm of the Netherlands, as amended
consists of a series of legal documents, including certain acts of the UK and New Zealand Parliaments, as well as The Constitution Act 1986, which is the principal formal charter; adopted 1 January 1987, effective 1 January 1987
Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands effective 1 January 1978; Covenant Agreement effective 4 November 1986
www.exxun.com /engv/fd_constitution_5.html   (582 words)

  
 Category:Netherlands Antilles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For more information, see the article about Netherlands Antilles.
Postage stamps and postal history of the Netherlands Antilles
This page was last modified 03:57, 24 October 2005.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Netherlands_Antilles   (54 words)

  
 Freegk.com : Worldatlas : Netherlands Antilles Map Data and Currency
Curaçao and Bonaire have a combined area of about 732 sq km (282 sq mi), and together with neighbouring Aruba (part of the Netherlands Antilles until 1986) are called by the Dutch the Benedenwindse Eilands, or "Leeward Islands".
Sint Maarten, St Eustatius, and Saba cover a total area of about 68 sq km (26 sq mi); although part of the Leeward Islands, situated at the northern end of the Lesser Antilles chain, they are called by the Dutch the Bovenwindse Eilands, or "Windward Islands".
The capital and largest city of the Netherlands Antilles is Willemstad, on Curacao.
www.freegk.com /worldatlas/netherlandsantilles.php   (145 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles/Government - Wikipedia
Data code: NT Dependency status: part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; full autonomy in internal affairs granted in 1954
Administrative divisions: none (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
Constitution: 29 December 1954, Statute of the Realm of the Netherlands, as amended
nostalgia.wikipedia.org /wiki/Netherlands_Antilles/Government   (424 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles to Nigeria 09/19/67
This cover was posted in Willemstad on the island of Curaçao in the Netherlands Antilles.
The Netherlands Antilles was formerly the Dutch colony Curaçao off the coast of Venezuela.
of the Kingdom of the Netherlands under the 1954 constitution.
www.stampwhiz.com /091967.html   (454 words)

  
 The Netherlands Antilles Political structure The Netherlands Antilles, Information The Netherlands Antilles, Visitors ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Netherlands Antilles Political structure The Netherlands Antilles, Information The Netherlands Antilles, Visitors The Netherlands Antilles, Business The Netherlands Antilles
Executive power for external affairs and defence is exercised by the governor general (as the representative of the sovereign of the Netherlands), assisted by an advisory council of at least five members.
Rights of appeal exist from the Netherlands Antilles Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, in the Hague.
www.wi-countries.com /cy/2356-331-78   (231 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles - Definition of Netherlands Antilles - Netherlands Antilles in Encyclopedia - DictionaryWords.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Netherlands Antilles - Definition of Netherlands Antilles - Netherlands Antilles in Encyclopedia - DictionaryWords.net
The island of Saint Martin is shared with France; its northern portion is named Saint-Martin and is part of Guadeloupe, and its southern portion is named Sint Maarten and is part of the Netherlands Antilles.
Although GDP has declined in each of the past five years, the islands enjoy a high per capita income and a well-developed infrastructure compared with other countries in the region.
www.dictionarywords.net /find/word/Netherlands%20Antilles   (134 words)

  
 Ecuador
Highly influential during colonial period, the Church was practically enslaved by constitution enacted (1824) after independence from Spain.
Even with some defections to Protestantism, Catholics make up 92% of the population of 135 million, making Mexico the second largest Catholic country in the world.
Netherlands Antilles – Two groups of islands which are an independent part of The Netherlands: capital, Willemstad on Curacao.
www.ewtn.com /new_evangelization/america/history/countries2.htm   (996 words)

  
 Future History of the Netherlands Antilles
After a Suriname referendum resulted in their autonomy and Aruba island opted for status aparte in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, our politicians optimistically thought the Netherlands Antilleans would want independence as well.
However, a foundation PAR (Pro Restructured Antilles) was established which started pushing for option A. Much to the chagrin of the politicians, the public did so vote; not merely with an overwhelming majority, they also turned up to vote in about twice as large numbers as for regular elections.
The good news is that Holland also states that if a helping hand has to be extended, the Antilles will have to give up some of their precious autonomy.
www.curassow.com /2dvrc/stateofaffairs/politics/future_history.html   (2173 words)

  
 :: Coolyarns: Netherlands Antilles Government   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; full autonomy in internal affairs granted in 1954; Dutch Government responsible for defense and foreign affairs
Queen's Day (Birthday of Queen-Mother JULIANA in 1909 and accession to the throne of her oldest daughter BEATRIX in 1980), 30 April
White, with a horizontal blue stripe in the center superimposed on a vertical red band, also centered; five white, five-pointed stars are arranged in an oval pattern in the center of the blue band; the five stars represent the five main islands of Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten
knowledge.coolyarn.com /factbook/countries/netherlands_antilles/netherlands_antilles_government.html   (309 words)

  
 World of Facts - Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
IMF provided $61 million in 2000, and the Netherlands continued its support with $40 million
Netherlands Antillean guilders per US dollar - 1.79 (2002), 1.79 (2001), 1.79 (2000), 1.79 (1999), 1.79 (1998)
the five islands of the Netherlands Antilles are divided geographically into the Leeward Islands (northern) group (Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten) and the Windward Islands (southern) group (Bonaire and Curacao)
www.worldoffacts.com /nt   (988 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Average annual precipitation is 560 mm (22 inches) on the leeward group of islands and 1,000 mm (39 inches) on the windward group of islands.
In mid 1984 the coalition was in turn replaced by another under Maria Liberia Peters until 1985 when island of Aruba, which was formerly part of the Netherlands Antilles, seceded.
In March 1990 Liberia Peters was re-elected as Prime Minister and proposals were formulated for a new constitution that would create a Dutch Commonwealth in the two island groups.
www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/nethanti.htm   (615 words)

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