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  Sint Eustatius - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sint Eustatius (also Saint Eustace and Statia) is one of the islands making up the Netherlands Antilles; it is in the northern, Leeward Islands portion of this territory, to the east of the Virgin Islands at 17°30′N 62°58′W.
The trade of Sint Eustatius with the United States was the main reason for the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, which was disastrous for Dutch trading.
Geographically, the island is saddle-shaped, with the 602 meter-high Mount Mazinga (an extinct volcano) to the southeast and the smaller pair Signal Hill/Little Mountain and Boven Mountain to the northwest.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sint_Eustatius   (666 words)

  
 Spotlight on Nation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Island of Sint Eustatius is a massive, safe nation, notable for its complete absence of social welfare.
Sint Eustatius's national animal is the Falcon, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Guilder.
Sint Eustatius is ranked 4th in the region and 94,366th in the world for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector.
www.nationstates.net /cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=display_nation/nation=sint_eustatius   (239 words)

  
 Dutch News Digest
The voters on Curaçao and Sint Eustatius, just as previously in 2000 on the islands of Sint Maarten, Saba and Bonaire, were asked in a referendum Saturday to make a choice between four preferences with respect to the future constitutional status of their island.
On Sint Eustatius with a population of 2,500, some 75% of the 1,439 persons who voted, a turnout of 56%, chose to remain within the Netherlands Antilles.
On Sint Eustatius some 9,000 km away in the North Leeward Islands group in the West Indies, local officials will hold a two-day meeting the end of April with similar officials from the islands of Sint Maarten and Saba in preparation for the Round Table Conference in The Hague.
www.dnd.nl /showarticle.php3?newsID=15275   (473 words)

  
 Sint Eustatius --  Encyclopædia Britannica
It lies 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Saba and south of Sint Maarten.
Sint Eustatius measures 6 by 3 miles (10 by 5 km) and has a total land area of 8 square miles (21 square km).
Sint Eustatius lies in the trade wind belt and receives an average…
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9067951?tocId=9067951   (99 words)

  
 St. Eustatius (Netherlands Antilles)
In the local newspaper (The Daily Herald) of 10 September 2004, it was reported that the Lt. Governor of St. Eustatius (Netherlands Antilles) announced the new flag and coat-of-arms of St. Eustatius.
Sint Eustatius will adopt its own flag, coat of arms and hymn on 16 November 2004 (Statia Day, the Day of Sint Eustatius).
Because Sint Eustatius was the first place to salute the American flag and to recognize it as the flag of a sovereign state.
flagspot.net /flags/an-se.html   (1281 words)

  
 History of Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The first settlement in Sint Eustatius was established in 1636 and changed hands between the Dutch, French, and Spanish 22 times in its history.
The Dutch were the first to colonize Sint Maarten in 1631, but within 2 years the Spanish invaded and evacuated the settlers.
In 2000 the issue again arose, and in June 2000 Sint Maarten held a nonbinding referendum in which 69% of the population voted for status apart--independence from the federation within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
www.historyofnations.net /northamerica/netherlandsantilles.html   (745 words)

  
 Sint Eustatius (from Netherlands Antilles) --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Sint Eustatius (from Netherlands Antilles) --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Sint Eustatius, first colonized by the French and English in 1625, was taken by the Dutch in 1632.
It became the main centre of slave trade in the eastern Caribbean and by 1780 had a population of 2,500.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-54790   (101 words)

  
 University of Sint Eustatius Medical School
The University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine represents a dynamic collaboration between a growing cadre of veteran medical educators richly experienced in mentoring U.S. and international medical students throughout all phases of education and clinical training.
Medical students who lead balanced lives are more likely to be successful students and future physicians than those who put their lives on hold for four years.
We welcome applications from students with families, as well as from friends and colleagues who wish to matriculate at Sint Eustatius at the same time and pursue their pre-clinical and clinical training together.
www.eustatiusmed.edu   (298 words)

  
 Foreign Medical Schools Hyperbaric Medicine
Students enrolled in the program of Basic Sciences at the University of Sint Eustatius fulfill the indicated requirements as part of their training in the Basic Sciences.
Medical students enrolled in the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine must complete an application and submit it to the Director of the Programs.
Medical Students enrolled in the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine must establish and maintain a cumulative GPA of 85% in the program of Basic Sciences to ensure continued enrollment in the Master's and Diploma Programs.
hyperbaric.eustatiusmed.edu /curriculum   (1915 words)

  
 St Eustatius (Statia) - images - Travel-Images.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Saint Eustatius - Fort Amsterdam: from the deck of the Nova Scotia
Saint Eustatius - Oranjestad: plaque where the U.S. flag was first recognized by a foreign nation - Brig-of-War Andrew Doria - presented by F.D.Roosevelt
Sint Eustathius (Statia) - volcanic island in the Caribbean sea, close to the Virgin Islands and Saba.
geo.ya.com /travelimages/saint-eustatius.html   (184 words)

  
 SMH - Travel
The five islands of the Netherlands Antilles are divided into a Leeward Islands group (Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten) and a Windward Islands group (Bonaire and Curacao).
While Saba and Sint Eustatius are relative backwaters, short on both tourists and idyllic beaches, Sint Martin has sufficient resorts, glitzy casinos and fast-food chains to make up for their lack.
While the beaches of Saba, Sint Eustatius, aren't great, their diving spots are.
www.smh.com.au /articles/2002/10/25/1035504877383.html   (478 words)

  
 Sint Eustatius is a small island
Sint Eustatius is a small island (only 2,000 residents) located in the Lesser Antilles of the Dutch Caribbean, just 36 miles from St. Maarten.
A: The St. Eustatius Marine Park consists of four areas that are protected by local law.
A: The St. Eustatius Marine Park is managed by STENAPA (St. Eustatius National Park Foundation).
www.caribbeandivers.com /dive_travel_info_saint_eustatius.htm   (3260 words)

  
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Eustatius on vacation and decided to settle on the island.
Sint Eustatius is nicknamed the "Golden Rock" because in the 18th Century, this island played a key role in the "triangle trade" between Africa, Europe, and the Thirteen Colonies.
Sint Eustatius was lucky in comparison to St. Maarten (PJ7) which was damaged extensively.
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 Netherlands Antilles (07/03)
Flag: 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.
In 2000 the issue again arose, and in June 2000 Sint Maarten held a nonbinding referendum in which 69% of the population voted for status apart-independence from the federation within the Kingdom of the Netherlands Antilles.
The Dutch Government does not support such a move, based on fears that Sint Maarten cannot support its own central bank, police force, or larger government and wishes to be involved in all discussions.
www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/n/26830.htm   (1473 words)

  
 Foreign Caribbean Medical Schools Hyperbaric Medicine School
The University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine is a foreign (offshore) medical school located on the Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius, Netherlands-Antilles.
The University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine is listed by the World Health Organization (WHO), and its rigorous curriculum is accredited by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
Like their counterparts from American medical schools, therefore, students of the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine are eligible to write the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE), leading to the degree of Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) and to residencies and medical licensure in the United States.
hyperbaric.eustatiusmed.edu   (401 words)

  
 MinBZK.nl (uk) - Report: new financial relations within Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
All the islands making up the Netherlands Antilles (Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) must be able to take out independent loans to fund investments; at present only the island government of Curaçao is able to do this.
A new solidarity fund must be formed to ensure that the smaller islands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) receive sufficient funds to offer their residents a comparable level of amenities to those on Curaçao.
The fund provides money to the smaller islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba to enable them to maintain a level of amenities which is necessary for their populations but which the islands cannot afford without help because they are too small.
www.minbzk.nl /uk/aruba_and_the/press_releases/report_new   (472 words)

  
 CARIBBEAN.COM - ST. EUSTATIUS
The Sint Eustatius Historical Foundation Museum displays the historic blue beads once used to buy rum, tobacco, land, and slaves.
Sint Eustatius was a key Caribbean free port for Dutch traders in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The official state holiday is November 16, Sint Eustatius Day, also known as Statia-America Day.
www.caribbean.com /st_eustatius   (575 words)

  
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An Explanation of the case relating to the capture of St. Eustatius: in which is included the several commissions, appointing the agents to manage the business of the capture.
Comprising the official correspondence relating to a claim made by His Honor the commander-in-chief of St. Christopher, to the commandant of St. Eustatius and Saba, for the restitution of the vessel and cargo.
Together with an account of the capture, by His Majesty's ship Victor, Capt. Lloyd, of the schooner Las Damas Argentinas (the vessel which had taken the Carraboo,) also, a report of the trial, condemnation, and execution of the pirates.
www.secar.org /page45.html   (853 words)

  
 Medical School - Caribbean Islands St. Eustatius
A serene and beautiful environment located minutes from St. Marteen Island, Sint Eustatius provides a beautiful backdrop for all of it's students and faculty.Sint Eustatius offers a fully accredited MD program leading to licensure in the USA and Canada, basic science curriculum, clinical rotations in US hospitals, and a special program for hyberbaric medicine.">
Sint Eustatius Medical School is located in the Caribbean Islands.
There are many natural wonders waiting to be explored on the island of Sint Eustatius, from tropical forest to volcanic crater to coral reefs.
www.steustatius-medical.org   (701 words)

  
 st. eustatius map and information page
Eustatius, commonly called Statia (stay-sha) is today a part of the Netherlands Antilles.
As a result of the British blockade during America's Revolutionary War, most goods destined for the new colonies flowed into St. Eustatius.
When that war ended and mail and supplies were sent directly to the new United States, the economy of St. Eustatius changed dramatically.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/namerica/caribb/steustus.htm   (323 words)

  
 St. Eustatius Government - Welcome From the Governor of Sint Eustatius   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Eustatius Government - Welcome From the Governor of Sint Eustatius
You are guaranteed a reflection of the most beautiful Gem of the Caribbean, "Sint Eustatius" also known as the Golden Rock.
The Caribbean’s Hidden Treasure “Statia“ as it is affectionately called, is a pleasant island where as a tourist you can escape the hustle and bustle and experience the hospitality of our proud and friendly people.
www.turq.net /statiagovernment/welcome.html   (162 words)

  
 Saint Eustace - Travelling to Saint Eustace - Holidays in St Eustace - www.reiswijs.co.uk
Saint Eustatius, referred to locally as "Statia" and known as "the Golden Rock", boasts some of the best diving to be found in the western hemisphere.
The citizens of Sint Eustatius take pride in being the first "nation" to recognize the United States, having fired an official salute to the visiting American ship Andrew Doria in 1776.
The earliest, preceramic inhabitants of St. Eustatius left the marks of their activities near the only large coral reef of the island, at Corre Corre Bay...
www.reiswijs.co.uk /destinations/caribbean/sinteustatius/sinteustatius.html   (1156 words)

  
 Sint Eustatius   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
On November 16, 1776 the American Brig-of-War, the "Andrew Doria", sailed into a harbor of Sint Eustatius, firing its 13-gun salute indicating America's long sought independence.
The 11-gun salute reply, roaring from the cannons at Fort Oranje under the command of Governor Johannes de Graaff, established this island as the first foreign nation to officially recognize the newly formed United States of America.
If you have ANY documentation or additional information to contribute towards this website about the history or genealogy of Sint Eustatius, please contact the Webmaster.
www.rootsweb.com /~antwgw/statia.html   (153 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles (12/05)
Subdivisions are by island: Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Curacao.
Tourism/services (84% of GDP): Curacao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire.
Columbus was the first to sight Saba, but it was the Dutch who colonized the island in 1640 with a party from Sint Eustacius.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/22528.htm   (2135 words)

  
 Saint Eustatius (Statia) Travel, Hotel, Restaurant and Activities Vacation Guide - Caribe Resource
consists of the single island of St. Eustatius (also referred to as Statia), which is approximately 8 square miles in area.
Statia is best known for its hiking, small quiet beaches and diving opportunities (there are reportedly almost 200 ship wrecks within the vicinity of the island).
Latitude 17° 29' North, Longitude 62° 58' West, Lesser Antilles, Netherlands Antilles; approximately 38 miles south of Sint Maarten, 178 miles east of Puerto Rico and 9 miles northwest of St. Kitts.
www.cariberesource.com /statia/statia.html   (361 words)

  
 Sint Eustatius, Netherland Antilles Bed and Breakfasts - Sint Eustatius Bed and Breakfast Inns from Pamela Lanier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Sint Eustatius, Netherland Antilles Bed and Breakfasts - Sint Eustatius Bed and Breakfast Inns from Pamela Lanier
Sint Eustatius, Netherland Antilles Bed and Breakfast Inns
Search our database of Sint Eustatius B&B's and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Sint Eustatius, Netherland Antilles.
www.lanierbb.com /Netherland_Antilles/Sint_Eustatius   (125 words)

  
 Netherlands Antilles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The island of Sint Maarten is shared with France; its northern portion is named Saint Martin and is part of Guadeloupe.
Oct 1994 Saba, Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, and Sint Maarten vote
1919 - 1 Apr 1983 Subordinated to Sint Maarten.
www.vdiest.nl /America/netherlands_antilles.htm   (236 words)

  
 St. Eustatius Government   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
A warm welcome from the Government of Sint Eustatius – known to our friends simply as Statia.
We are part of the Netherlands Antilles, in the Leeward Islands chain.
Our head of government is the Governor of Sint Eustatius, who represents us at the Federal Level in Curacao.
www.turq.net /statiagovernment   (254 words)

  
 Sint Eustatius Rental Property Listings
While every effort is made by the University of Sint Eustatius to verify information provided by landlords, it is each student's responsibility to determine the suitability of a residence and make arrangements with the landlord.
However, while every effort is made by the University of Sint Eustatius to verify information provided by landlords, it is each student's responsibility to determine the suitability of a residence and make arrangements with the landlord.
In no event shall the University be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly for any errors indicated on this website as well as any contract undertaken between landlord and student.
rental.eustatiusmed.edu   (720 words)

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