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  Ministerie van defensie -
A decision to continue the military operation in Uruzgan must be underpinned by a sound financial basis”.
Eimert van Middelkoop, the Netherlands Minister of Defence, and colleagues from France, Italy, Spain and Portugal signed a treaty setting out the basis for the missions of the European Gendarmerie Force (EGF) in Velsen, the Netherlands, this afternoon.
Two of the missiles, probably 107mms, landed in the camp, with one missile landing outside the perimeter and one missile failing to explode.
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  Netherlands Antilles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Netherlands Antilles (Dutch: Nederlandse Antillen), previously known as the Netherlands West Indies, are part of the Lesser Antilles and consist of two groups of islands in the Caribbean Sea that form an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (none of the other Antilles use this term in their name).
The island of Aruba was part of the Netherlands Antilles until 1986, when it was granted a "status aparte", and became a separate part of the kingdom.
The head of state is the ruling monarch of the Netherlands, who is represented in the Netherlands Antilles by a governor.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Netherlands_Antilles   (1022 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles : AN
Netherlands Antilles : AN The Netherlands Antilles (Dutch: Nederlandse Antillen), previously known as the Netherlands West Indies, consists of two groups of islands in the Caribbean Sea that form an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The two island groups, of which the Netherlands Antilles consists, are the Windward Islands (Benedenwindse Eilanden) off the Venezuelan coast and the Leeward Islands' (Bovenwindse Eilanden) east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The island of Sint Maarten doesn't entirely belong to the Netherlands Antilles; the northern half is French and part of the overseas department of Guadeloupe.
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The Netherlands Antilles (Dutch: Nederlandse Antillen), previously known as the Netherlands West Indies, are part of the Lesser Antilles and consist of two groups of islands in the Caribbean Sea that form an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
(None of the other Antilles have this term in their name.) The islands' economy is dependent mostly on tourism and oil, though a large amount of money is made in illegal drug trafficing.
The land area and population of the Netherlands Antilles are both just over half that of Zeeland.
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 Royal Netherlands Navy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Royal Netherlands Navy (Koninklijke Marine) is the navy of the Netherlands.
The birth date of the present Royal Netherlands Navy is considered to be the 8th of january 1488 by decree of Maximillian of Austria.
It's a widespread idea among the Netherlands Navy that the highest rank, a full Admiral (admiraal in Dutch, equivalent to Field-Marshal or Fleet Admiral), is reserved for a royal prince or even the king.
www.northmiami.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Royal_Netherlands_Navy   (399 words)

  
 The Holland Ring - Historical accounts of the Netherlands.
The Netherlands and the surrounding area, known as the Low Countries, passed from the control of the dukes of Bourgogne during the early 16th century into the hands of the Habsburg emperor Charles V, who held territories throughout Europe.
The Netherlands is situated in the lowlands of Northwest Europe between 50°45' and 53°52' latitude and 3°21' and 7°13' longitude.
Dutch is spoken in the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba and Surinam, chiefly as the language of government and education.
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 Caribbean Net News: Dutch military 'running amok' in Netherlands Antilles
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands: According to Expatica, of the 1,000 Dutch naval personnel stationed in the Netherlands Antilles to combat the international drugs trade, 15 have been arrested so far this year for allegedly trafficking narcotics, it was revealed Thursday.
The Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, which seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986, are two of the three parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The Netherlands is responsible for the defence of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba.
www.caribbeannetnews.com /2004/07/16/military.htm   (428 words)

  
 The world's top netherlands websites   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated and geographically low-lying countries in the world and is famous for its dikess, windmills, wooden shoes, tulips and perceived social tolerance.
The Netherlands has been a constitutional monarchy since 1815, after it had been a republic from 1581 to 1806 (it was occupied by France between 1806 and 1815).
A number of islands in the Caribbean Sea are dependencies of the Netherlands: the Netherlands Antilles (Nederlandse Antillen), a group of five islands, and Aruba, formerly part of the Antilles.
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 Netherlands Antilles (10/04)
Constitution: December 1954, Statute of the Realm of the Netherlands, as amended.
The Netherlands Antilles is part 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.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/22528.htm   (2056 words)

  
 History of Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Arowaks are recognized as the first human civilization to inhabit the Netherlands Antilles.
Curaçao was a strategically important point for military advances against the Spanish and as the center of Caribbean slave trade.
This has caused tension with the Netherlands, to which most smugglers are bound, although recent efforts at combating this problem have been successful.
www.historyofnations.net /northamerica/netherlandsantilles.html   (745 words)

  
 Netherlands (05/05)
The five islands of the Netherlands Antilles (Curacao, Bonaire, Saba, St. Eustatius, and a part of St. Maarten) and Aruba are integral parts of the Netherlands realm but enjoy a large degree of autonomy.
The Netherlands' embassy in the U.S. is at 4200 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008; tel: 202-244-5300; fax: 202-362-3430.
The Netherlands is the fourth-largest direct foreign investor in the United States, and the United States is the largest direct foreign investor in the Netherlands.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/3204.htm   (5656 words)

  
 Netherlands Embassy - Washington DC - Welcome
Welcome to The Royal Netherlands Embassy Washington, D.C. The web sites for the Royal Netherlands Embassy and its Consulates General are established to serve Dutch, US, and other citizens and to provide information about the Netherlands, its people, society, economy, government, policies and institutions.
He said that for the fight against intolerance to be effective, we must strike a careful balance between judicial and police measures on the one hand and meaningful dialogue on the other.
Statement by Foreign Minister Bot of the Netherlands in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina
www.netherlands-embassy.org /homepage.asp   (472 words)

  
 The Netherlands - Kingdom of the Netherlands
The Dutch tricolour is the national flag, flag of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (which includes the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba and until its independence in 1975 Suriname), merchant flag, naval ensign and war flag.
The Republic of the Seven United Netherlands was established in 1581, but did not include the Southern Netherlands (nowadays Belgium and Luxembourg, which were united with the Netherlands 1815-1830).
The colours of the flag of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are red, white and blue.
flagspot.net /flags/nl.html   (860 words)

  
 Military of the Netherlands Antilles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Military branches: Royal Netherlands Navy, Marine Corps, Royal Netherlands Air Force, National Guard, Police Force
Military manpower - military age: 20 years of age
Military - note: defense is the responsibility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
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 Netherlands - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In 1954 the colonies of Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles became equal partners in the Dutch Kingdom.
In 1986 the island of Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles and became an equal partner in the Dutch Kingdom.
On Jan. 12, 1993 the government announced plans to reduce its military force by 44% by 2002 with the army reduced by 54% and the navy by 25%.
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 License Plates of the Netherlands   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Netherlands are a country in Western Europe and member of the European Union.
The capital is Amsterdam, although the seat of the executive, legislature and judiciary is Den Haag (The Hague).
The Kingdom of the Netherlands consists of three parts, the Netherlands, Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles.
www.worldlicenseplates.com /world/EU_NETH.html   (64 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles: Uncertain future, IRED
This murder really happened and it could happen to anyone involved in money laundering because the Netherlands Antilles are known worldwide not only for their pristine beaches but also as a base for many criminal groups.
I emphasize on the fact that the Netherlands Antilles is one of the money-laundering centers and also a transshipment point for South American drugs bound for the US and Europe.
The Netherlands Antilles will have to choose between the full independence that preserves their present status as an offshore center and the limited liberty in the internal matters, which is the EU offer.
www.ired.com /news/mkt/antilles.htm   (784 words)

  
 ArubaAviation.com Royal Netherlands Air Force role on Aruba
The Royal Netherlands Navy is responsible for the defense of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba.
Netherlands Antilles and Aruba (in 1986 Aruba got a separate status within the Dutch Kingdom).
Antilles and Aruba.An example of this was the humanitarian aid given when the island of St. Maarten was hit by
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 CIA - The World Factbook -- Netherlands   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815.
Netherlands Trade Union Federation (FNV) (consisting of a merger of Socialist and Catholic trade unions); Christian Trade Union Federation (CNV); Trade Union Federation of Middle and High Personnel (MHP); Federation of Catholic and Protestant Employers Associations; Interchurch Peace Council or IKV; large multinational firms; the nondenominational Federation of Netherlands Enterprises
The Netherlands, along with 11 of its EU partners, began circulating the euro currency on 1 January 2002.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/nl.html   (1213 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The leeward group of islands are Curacao and Bonaire while the windward group of islands are St. Martin, St. Eustatius and Saba.
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.
www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/nethanti.htm   (615 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional:Caribbean:Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Netherlands Antilles is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands comprised of five islands: Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St.
Bonaire, one of the islands of the Netherlands Antilles, is located in the southern Caribbean, 50 miles north of Venezuela, and 80 miles east of Aruba.
Maarten, Statia forms the Windward Islands of the Netherland Antilles (or Dutch Caribbean).
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 Netherlands Antilles (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) military - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, ...
Netherlands Antilles (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) military - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
Netherlands Antilles (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) military
Military—note: defense is the responsibility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
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 The National Archaeological Anthropological Museum of the Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A commemorative plaque on the wall of Fort Amsterdam, a monument at Van Slobbeweg and the Emancipation Monument at Rif, bear witness in Curaçao of the abolition of slavery in 1863.
The commemoration of the 300-year-old association of the Antillean islands with the Netherlands in 1934 led to a plaque on the wall of Fort Amsterdam and a monument at Wilhelminaplein.
It was erected in memory of the implementation of the Charter for the Kingdom of the Netherlands on December 15, 1954, when the Netherlands Antilles were granted autonomy with respect to internal matters.
www.curacao.com /naam/english.html   (14352 words)

  
 NETHERLANDS ANTILLES FACTS AND INFORMATION
The Netherlands Antilles (Dutch: ''Nederlandse Antillen''), previously known as the Netherlands West Indies, are part of the Lesser_Antilles and consist of two groups of islands in the Caribbean_Sea that form an autonomous part of the Kingdom_of_the_Netherlands (none of the other Antilles use this term in their name).
The commission advised to revise the Statute_of_the_Kingdom_of_the_Netherlands in order to dissolve the Netherlands Antilles.
Two new countries inside the Kingdom_of_the_Netherlands would be formed, Curaçao and Sint_Maarten.
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 Military Of Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
If you would like to use this flag of Netherlands Antilles or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Netherlands Antilles or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for Netherlands Antilles or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
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 Article: The Netherlands Will Send Security Forces to Iraq - Netherlands Embassy - Washington DC   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In accordance with UN Resolution 1483, the Netherlands’ government has agreed to send a battalion of marines as part of the multinational stabilization forces in Iraq for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extending the mission for another 6 months.
In total, about 1,100 military personnel will deploy to the southern part of Iraq and be stationed in the province of Al-Muthanna, which is under the command of a British division.
The operational command is run by the British headquarters, via the American Headquarters in Bagdad known as the American Central Command (CENTCOM) which coordinates and oversees all military operational missions.
www.netherlands-embassy.org /article.asp?articleref=AR00000634EN   (324 words)

  
 Netherlands map and information page
The Netherlands, inhabited since the Ice Age, were invaded and then controlled by many factions over time, including the Romans, Germanic Franks and Spanish.
Holland is only a small part of the Netherlands and like the U.S. Dakotas, Carolinas and Virginias, there are two Hollands to consider; details here.
The Netherlands pages are currently being revised, but you can find additional information about the country here.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/europe/nl.htm   (498 words)

  
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 Netherlands Antilles Phone Cards and Netherlands Antilles Calling Cards
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 Dutch Antillean Military | Netherlands Antilles' Military | Netherlands Antilles Military
Military manpower - military age: 20 years of age (2004 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service: males age 15-49: 31,025 (2004 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually: males: 1,660 (2004 est.)
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