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  Bonaire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bonaire is an island in the Netherlands Antilles, and as such, is a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Bonaire was originally settled by the Dutch in the late 15th century as a source of salt, using the same evaporative methods used today, albeit on a small scale.
Bonaire is world renowned for its excellent scuba diving and snorkeling consistently rated among the top shore diving and Caribbean diving locations in the world.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bonaire   (576 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Bonaire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The ABC islands are Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao; the last two are in the Netherlands Antilles, all are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Papiamento or Papiamentu is a Creole language and it is the primary language spoken on the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire.
Bonaire is an island in the Netherlands Antilles.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bonaire   (506 words)

  
 Bonaire History
Bonaire's history is deeply rooted in its inhabitants and their culture.
A flag of the corresponding color was raised atop a flagpole, thus signalling the ship's captain where to drop anchor.
The people of Bonaire are part of the past and are proud of what they have accomplished on an island that was abandoned hundreds of years ago and deemed useless by the Spanish.
www.bonaire-travelguide.com /history   (884 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles
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.
The smaller states of Saba, St. Eustatius, and Bonaire have opted for a status close to that of a province of The Netherlands.
The pirate flag is the flag of Habitat Bonaire.
flagspot.net /flags/an.html   (1849 words)

  
 Bonaire (Netherlands Antilles)
According to Album 2000 [pay00] - Bonaire - Proportions 2:3, divided diagonally from lower hoist to upper fly, the lower part blue, the upper part divided diagonally yellow and white, parallel to the former, starting at a point 1/2.4th of the flag height under the upper hoist.
The height of the star is equal to one quarter of the flag height.
The radius of the outer circle of the compass rose is equal to the length of a side of one of the two triangles forming the star.
flagspot.net /flags/an-bo.html   (624 words)

  
 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Flags of non-sovereign nations
Saint Piran's Flag, the flag of Cornwall Image:FlagofCorsica.png
Flag of Montserrat Image:Flag of the Netherlands Antilles.png
Flag of Netherlands Antilles Image:Flag of Puerto Rico.png
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/List_of_not_fully_sovereign_nations   (370 words)

  
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Resolved: that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
The flag of St Andrew is blue with a white diagonal cross and the flag of St Patrick is white with a red diagonal cross.
The flag should always be flown with broader white diagonal in the higher position, nearest the top of the flagpole (as the earlier of the two to be placed on the flag, the cross of St Andrew, is entitled to the higher position).
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 Bonaire E-News August 1999 Articles
Bonaire Day, which commemorates the discovery of Bonaire by Amerigo Vespucci, is a full day's celebration of Bonaire's flag, national anthem, and culture and it promises many interesting activities.
While Bonaire Day is normally held in the community centers in various barrios on a rotating annual basis, it was decided to hold this year's celebration in downtown Kralendijk because this year's event marks the 500th anniversary of Bonaire's discovery by Europeans.
Bonaire's favorite salt of the sea and father of the marine park, Captain Don Stewart, is wrapping up a second tome chronicling the adventures, mishaps, and other things that have happened while he's been around.
www.bonaireenews.com /html/aug99stack_0.html   (4253 words)

  
 Making Waves in the Wind   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Flag Research Center was formed but soon became embroiled in a tug of war of taste with the government.
The official Bonaire flag was first hoisted on December 15, 1981.
You'll see Bonaire's flag flying abundantly on Dia di Boneiru (Bonaire Day, also known as Flag Day), which is celebrated annually on September 6 to mark Amerigo Vespucci's discovery of the island.
www3.sympatico.ca /s.mc/html/articles/makingwaves.html   (227 words)

  
 Bonaire - About the caribbean   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Bonaire is a small island located in the southern Caribbean known for its pioneering role in the preservation of nature, in particular the preservation of the marine environment, and for its excellent scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing, among other things.
If it is the third or fourth trip, the answer is basically the same but with this addition "It is the warmth and friendliness of the people" that keeps visitors returning year after year.
Bonaire has the reputation of being laid back, slower paced and very tranquil.
www.aboutthecaribbean.com /dispatcher?controller1=listing/loadisland&islandid=7&componentid=3&controller2=none&view=listing/island.jsp   (364 words)

  
 Bonaire E-News September 1999 Articles
Bonaire's government has determined that the maintenance of these moorings, as well as of the Bonaire Marine Park, would be well served by charging yachts that frequent our island for the use of said moorings.
Bonaire has a new movie rental and sales store - the first one to feature both DVDs (Movies on disc - the next generation of technology beyond CDs) and original VHS videotape movies (other stores we've visited on Bonaire rent duplicates, assumedly copied from an original they have on hand for safekeeping).
Bonaire's government is demanding further documentation from the Central Government about how and when the austerity and spending measures recommended by the National Recovery Plan (which proposed the NAOB increase) will be implemented, prior to any NAOB increase.
www.bonaireenews.com /html/sep99stack_5.html   (4624 words)

  
 Info Bonaire - The Official Bonaire Web Site
Bonaire is a small island located in the southern Caribbean (maps) known for its pioneering role in the preservation of
The good news is that while this is all quite true, the island also offers a lively nightlife, fun places to visit and world class restaurants.
Activities covers all the forms of recreation on Bonaire, and can help you locate a good dive operator, who to call to rent a windsurfing equipment, where the best beaches are, where to cycle, and what to
www.infobonaire.com   (1087 words)

  
 Bonaire S   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
It is also famed for its flamingo populations and its donkey sanctuary.
The island isringed by a coral reef that is easily accessiblefrom the shore along the Western and Southern sides.
In addition, with a somewhat different spelling there is BonAir, Virginia.
www.super8filmmaking.com /tail/42984-bonaire-s.html   (522 words)

  
 INDEX TO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The flag of the C.S.S. Alabama, 90: 9
Proposed flags of New Caledonian Districts, 42: 1–2
Flag of Free Territory of Trieste, 43: 4
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 The World Factbook 2004 -- Field Listing - Flag description
This entry provides a written flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written.
The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag.
blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and a large seven-pointed star in the lower hoist-side quadrant; the remaining half is a representation of the Southern Cross constellation in white with one small five-pointed star and four, larger, seven-pointed stars
www.brainyatlas.com /fields/2081.html   (6191 words)

  
 Entre Nous- Issue #44
Since Bonaire is so great an example of a destination where nature and tourism found a way to join each other, and even benefit from one-another, our island is the main attraction at their 2003-show at September 28th in the Netherlands.
Calling Bonaire the "Fish Capital of the Caribbean" the article focuses on the many species of fish that can be found in the waters around the island and why this makes Bonaire not only ideal diving but also for photographing fish.
Bonaire Yellow Submarine and NetTech would like to inform you that our Monthly Underwater Clean-Up for September will be held on Saturday, September 20th, a week later than normally scheduled, so as to coincide with both Tene Boneiru Limpi's efforts on Bonaire as well as with International Coastal Clean-Up Day.
www.bonaireentrenous.com /issues/Entrenous_Issue_44_010903.htm   (3019 words)

  
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 Bonaire Dive Sites
This boat dive is located directly opposite the Bonaire Marine Park Headquarters.
Accessed either from shore or boat, Cliff is located in front of the Hamlet Villas, north of Habitat.
With light to moderate currents in 20-70 feet of water, the novice diver will have a chance to see Capt. Don's underwater Stone Memorial to the "divers who have gone before us," which is marked with a plaque and dive flag.
www.skin-diver.com /bonaire/divesites2.html   (854 words)

  
 Bonaire WebCams - Southern View Including Klein Bonaire and WannaDive at Eden Beach
Above is a current image taken from the South BeachCam on Bonaire, which faces south along the beach at Eden Beach Resort, offering a view of Klein Bonaire at the distant right.
At the end of the beach is a large dive flag painted on the wall next to the WannaDive Bonaire dive shop.
For more information on how to find the camera and how to get to it when on Bonaire, visit our FAQ page.
www.bonairewebcams.com /BeachCamSouth.php   (109 words)

  
 Bonaire Talk: Pronunciation of Bonaire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Bonaire means beautiful sky in french.(for as far as i can remember).In papiamentu it is Bonairu and Curaçao is Korsou.the right pronounciating is
Well Bonaire here we come,I booked my plane ticket from holland last week and will be there on the island in december with christmas holidays and new years celebrations.I'll be celebrating it with my kids on the beach.This will be weird since i am used to the freezing cold here in holland.
Sebastian and I hope to be in Bonaire during Christmas.
www.bonairetalk.com /newsgroup/messages/6388/153904.html?1088007358   (1010 words)

  
 Topics - Bonaire Talk
This is where you can post your trip reports about Bonaire and read about the Bonaire experiences of others.
Bonaire is the Caribbean's snorkeling capital - this is where you can discuss snorkeling sites, fish ID, and a myriad of other related things
Updates and discussions about the environmental and nature groups that are active on Bonaire and discusses Bonaire's flora and fauna.
www.bonairetalk.com /cgi-local/bbs/show.cgi?tpc=27&post=14377   (400 words)

  
 Bonaire Country Guide - Social Profile - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel Publishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Food & Drink: The restaurants serve predominantly Creole cooking, particularly seafood dishes, including conch shell meat, grilled spicy fish and lobster.
Bonaire prides itself on its unique, specialist stores.
Hours generally vary widely and those stated above must be treated simply as guidelines.
www.worldtravelguide.net /data/bon/bon460.asp   (300 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles Map - Caribbean Sea, Capital Willemstad, Curaçao, Bonaire and Sint Maarten
Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten (Dutch part of the island of Saint Martin Map of the Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Sea.
Capital Willemstad, maps of roads, main cities, islands and flag.
The Netherlands Antilles includes the islands of Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten (Dutch part of the island of Saint Martin).
www.america-atlas.com /netherlands-antilles.htm   (1971 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The island of Saint Martin is shared with France; its southern portion is named Sint Maarten and is part of the Netherlands Antilles; its northern portion is called Saint-Martin and is part of Guadeloupe (France).
Curacao and Bonaire are south of Caribbean hurricane belt and are rarely threatened; Sint Maarten, Saba, and Sint Eustatius are subject to hurricanes from July to October
Tourism, petroleum refining, and offshore finance are the mainstays of this small economy, which is closely tied to the outside world.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/nt.html   (997 words)

  
 Bonaire Information | iExplore.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Netherlands Antilles consist of Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St Eustatius and St Maarten.
Bonaire is part of the Netherlands Antilles represented abroad by Royal Netherlands Embassies – see The Netherlands section.
Kaya Grandi 2, Kralendijk, Bonaire, NA Tel: (717) 8322 or 8649.
www.iexplore.com /dmap/Bonaire/The+Essentials   (516 words)

  
 Bonaire Talk: Bonaire Flag
Bonaire Talk: Everything Else Bonaire: Archives: Archives - 2000-07-27 to 2001-06-27: Bonaire Flag
I have searched all over the internet to get my husband the Flag of Bonaire for his birthday to no avail.
I would like a nylon stitched flag either 18" by 24" or my second choice would be a 2 ft by 3 ft one.
www.bonairetalk.com /cgi-local/bbs/show.cgi?tpc=27&post=14377   (190 words)

  
 Info Bonaire Calendar of Events
Sundays: 'Bonaire Holiday', Multi-image slide show at Capt. Don's Habitat in the Aquarius Conference Room 8:30 PM by Albert and Barbara Bianculli.
June 17 - 24 - Dive into Adventure Bonaire
TBA - Sailing race, "Dia di Bonaire", Kas di Regatta
www.infobonaire.com /calendar.html   (358 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The island of Sint Maarten is shared with France; its northern portion is named Saint Martin and is part of Guadeloupe.
note: includes Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten (Dutch part of the island of Saint Martin)
Oct 1994 Saba, Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, and Sint Maarten vote
www.vdiest.nl /America/netherlands_antilles.htm   (236 words)

  
 Untitled Document
As to Sonny Perdue and the flag change: He has yet to promise anything other than to consider the actions of the Georgia legislature regarding the flag issue.
He should also remember that those same "Fergit Hell" flag wavers (the ajc and libertarian Neal Boortz prefer flaggers") that got rid of "Rat" Roy Barnes will be there in four years to get rid of him also....
And there's also the economy, redistricting and a bunch of other stuff that Barnes and the democrats did that needs undoing.
www.neganews.com /op112402.htm   (540 words)

  
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