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  ST ETIENNE - LoveToKnow Article on ST ETIENNE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
St Etienne is situated on the Furens, which flows through it from S.E. to N.W., partly underground, and is an important adjunct to the silk manufacture.
The church of St Etienne dates from the isth century, and the Romanesque church of the abbey of Valbenoite is on the S.E. outskirts of the town.
St Etienne is the seat of a prefect, and has an important school of mining, and schools of music, chemistry and dyeing, andc.
www.87.1911encyclopedia.org /S/ST/ST_ETIENNE.htm   (574 words)

  
 The Fortifications of St. Eustatius   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Eustatius was a very small, yet valuable island to colonial empires.
It is perhaps during this time that St. Eustatius gained it's most notariety in the colonial world, for without its port, the American forces would surely have been at an even greater disadvatage than they were.
The garrison at St. Eustatia was composed of the 13th and 15th British Regiments, consisting of 691 men, and all the prisoners taken amounted to 776, viz.
statia.materialculture.org   (2158 words)

  
 ninemsn Encarta - Search Results - St Eustatius   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
St Eustatius, island in the Caribbean Sea, one of the Leeward Islands and part of the Netherlands Antilles.
St Eustatius covers 21 sq km (8 sq mi)...
St Kitts and Nevis, in full, the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, independent state on the eastern margins of the Caribbean Sea, comprising two of the...
au.encarta.msn.com /St_Eustatius.html   (149 words)

  
 BSAC TRAVEL CLUB - St Eustatius   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Hidden away in the Eastern Caribbean is small St Eustatius, a treasure island for the pirates who used to operate from it - and now for the visitors who want to explore its riches.
Formed out of two volcanoes which erupted millenia ago, St. Eustatius' explosive origins have left their mark not only on the island's landscape but also its coasts and underwater world.
The shipwrecks that you can discover in the waters of St. Eustatius are testimony to the turbulent past of the islandas well as the tranquil and historical capital, Oranjestad.
www.bsactravelclub.co.uk /where/statia.htm   (971 words)

  
 St. Eustatius Government - FAQ
Statia is located in the north eastern Caribbean, 150 miles east of Puerto Rico (latitude 17.00, longitude 63.04), 90 miles east of St. Croix, 38 miles south of St. Maarten and 17 miles southeast of Saba.
Eustatius is a Municipality of the Netherlands Antilles.
The government of St. Eustatius is the largest employer.
www.statiagovernment.com /faq.html   (695 words)

  
 St. Eustatius Apartments for rent St. Eustatius apartment rentals, St. Eustatius furnished apartments to rent.
Eustatius Apartments for rent St. Eustatius apartment rentals, St. Eustatius furnished apartments to rent.
Eustatius apartment rentals and houses for rent are posted daily by St. Eustatius owners, property managers and roommates.
Eustatius apartment rentals, sublets, rooms and potential St. Eustatius renters have not been screened, verified or evaluated.
www.sublet.com /City_Rentals/StEustatius_Rentals.asp   (193 words)

  
 ST FLORENTIN - LoveToKnow Article on ST FLORENTIN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The market-gardens of St Florentin produce large quantities of asparagus.
The town stands on the site of the Roman military post Castrodunum, the scene of the martyrdom in the 3rd century of Saints Florentin and Hilaire, round whose tomb it grew up.
The abbey established here in the 9th century afterwards became a priory of the abbey of St Germain at Auxerre.
80.1911encyclopedia.org /S/ST/ST_FLORENTIN.htm   (187 words)

  
 Caribbean Guide - St. Eustatius   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Eustatius is home to two extinct volcanoes (The Quill and Little Mountain), which are responsible for its famous fl sand beaches: Oranje Bay, Zeelandia Beach, and Lynch Beach.
The official currency of St. Eustatius is the Netherlands Antillean Florin (Naf), sometimes called a guilder, but US dollars are widely accepted.
The population of St. Eustatius is predominantly of African descent.
caribbean-guide.info /why_not_go_/st.eustatius   (731 words)

  
 DIVERNET- 4 islands beginning withh S - Saba, Statia, St Kitts, St Maarten   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
It's hard to believe that St Eustatius, or Statia as the locals call it, was once the hub of all trade in the north-east Caribbean.
St Kitts is a bigger island than Statia and Saba, with a population to match, and far more farmland.
St Maarten is split between Dutch (south) and French (north) halves.
www.divernet.com /travel2/1204stkitts.shtml   (3707 words)

  
 Excite UK - Travel - Caribbean - St Eustatius - History and Government
St Eustatius was sighted by Christopher Columbus in 1493, although not settled until the 17th century, when the Dutch were consolidating their Caribbean empire based on Curaao.
It was an important supply port for the American settlers during the American War of Independence; indeed, the Dutch administration of St Eustatius was the first state to recognise the United States of America, on 16 November 1776.
St Eustatius may elect by non-compulsory adult suffrage one of 22 members to the Staten.
www.excite.co.uk /travel/guides/caribbean/st_eustatius/HistoryGovernment   (430 words)

  
 The Archaeology of St. Eustatius
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.
This type of clear quartz does not occur on St. Eustatius; it is unknown where the nearest provenance is for such quartz as a raw material.
Publication of the St. Eustatius Historical Foundation 2, Publication of the Foundation for Scientific Research in the Caribbean Region 131.
home.planet.nl /~vrstg/eastern/eustatius/eustatius.htm   (3013 words)

  
 St. Eustatius Tourist Office - Beneath the Surface   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
EUSTATIUS, Netherlands Antilles -- The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation announces the opening of the St. Eustatius Marine Park as of January 1, 1998.
The Park will be managed by The St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation known locally as Stenapa, a dedicated environmental organization developed to protect the marine and land environment as well as endangered species.
"St. Eustatius was the major international trading center to the Western hemisphere with thousands of ships calling at her shores during the 18th century."
www.turq.com /statia/dive.html   (445 words)

  
 St. Eustatius, Netherland Antilles
St. Eustatius, fondly known as “Statia,” is a beautiful small volcanic island covering 8 square miles in the northeastern Caribbean.
They went to St. Croix, Virgin Islands, to improve their skills in data collection related to nesting turtles, turtle tagging, nest relocation, beach monitoring practices, nest monitoring, volunteer training, and added to their knowledge of sea turtle biology and reproduction.
To follow the example of St. Croix, in which it appears that nesting sea turtle populations are significantly increasing (i.e., 18 nesting Leatherback turtles recorded 1982, and 186 in 2001).
www.world-turtle-trust.com /project03.html   (1066 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Eusebius (of Vercelli)
Eusebius vehemently protested against the unjust condemnation of St. Athanasius and, despite the threats of the emperor, refused to attach his signature to the document.
The Eustathians were adherents of the bishop St. Eustatius, who was deposed and exiled by the Arians in 331.
Having arrived at Vercelli in 363, he assisted the zealous St. Hilary of Poitiers in the suppression of Arianism in the Western Church, and was one of the chief opponents of the Arian Bishop Auxientius of Milan.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/05614b.htm   (824 words)

  
 St. Eustatius (Netherlands Antilles)
Eustatius seems still in the process of adopting a flag.
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.
Because Sint Eustatius was the first place to salute the American flag and to recognize it as the flag of a sovereign state.
www.fotw.net /flags/an-se.html   (1281 words)

  
 Welcome to Princess Juliana International Airport on the island of Sint Maarten
Maarten / St. Martin is the smallest landmass in the world shared by two nations.
The northern side (St. Martin) is governed by the French and the southern side (St. Maarten) is one of the five island territories that make up the semi autonomous country of the Netherlands Antilles, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
PJIAE started as a small military base that was built in 1942, and was converted into a civilian airport in 1943, the first in this part of the Caribbean.
www.pjiae.com   (345 words)

  
 The Fortifications of St. Eustatius: The Waterfort>   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Waterfort is the second oldest known defensive work to have been construccted on St. Eustatius.
In 1724 a barracks was built within the fort for quartering in-transit slaves, and this was expanded in 1726.
The slave trade declined on St. Eustatius by about 1750 and the use of the Waterfort as a depot may have ceased.
statia.materialculture.org /waterft.html   (639 words)

  
 Medical School - Caribbean Islands St. Eustatius
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.
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.
There are many natural wonders waiting to be explored on the island of Sint Eustatius, from tropical forest to volcanic crater to coral reefs.
steustatius-medical.org   (701 words)

  
 St Kitts Nevis Travel Forums - Any St Kitts Nevis Caribbean Travel Forum, Pic, Trip Report, Map, Cam
Columbus Guides St Kitts & Nevis - Concise summaries on island, transportation to and in island, health (vacinnations, water, food precautions), climate, maps government, economy.
Contains what to do, a really good photo essay on tbe beaches, info on the music festival, rental car agencies, a message board, beaches pages, Q and A section and a new Blog.
St Kitts - The Next Caribbean Adventure - 360s of 6 locations.
www.caribbeantravelforums.com /St_Kitts_Nevis.htm   (803 words)

  
 The Daily Herald Newspaper | St. Maarten/St. Martin - Caribbean
According to the Minister, the summit was "important" in the sense that it resulted in "clarity" on the islands' positions as to the terms of reference of the work group.
Cova said that at least it was "very clear" now that the islands had objections and that the protocol as it was signed didn't have their support.
About St. Maarten's departure halfway through the meeting, Cova said: "That is their right." Because St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius were not present at the end of the summit, no final conclusions could be drawn up.
www.thedailyherald.com /news/daily/g154/cova154.html   (556 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Hurricane Frances expected to brush Caribbean islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Hurricane watches are in effect for the British and northern U.S. Virgin Islands, including St. Thomas, St. John and the surrounding islands, and for the islands of Culebra and Vieques.
Tropical storm warnings are in effect for St. Maarten, Anguilla, Barbuda, Antigua, Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Eustatius and Saba.
Forecasters said St. Martin and St. Barthelemy may also be threatened and a hurricane watch islands might issued for some of these islands later Monday.
www.usatoday.com /weather/hurricane/2004-08-30-frances-am_x.htm   (287 words)

  
 Sint Eustatius Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
In the centre of town, Fort Oranje is an intact fort complete with cannons, triple bastions and...
Sint Eustatius (affectionately known as 'Statia') may lack glorious beaches, but it also lacks the madding crowd.
Visiting this tranquil little outpost is like stepping back into the Caribbean of the past - islanders strike up conversations, stray chickens and goats mosey in the streets and the pace is delightfully slow.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/caribbean/sint-eustatius   (139 words)

  
 St Eustatius travel guide @ Cheap Travel Deals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Despite a fascinating colonial history, Statia, as everyone knows the little island of ST EUSTATIUS, is now a tropical but slightly forlorn outpost of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Virtually everyone arriving in Statia lands at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Airport, which sits in the centre of the roughly pear-shaped island.
A short drive to the southwest is Oranjestad, the capital and only town, while the Quill - a dormant volcano that offers the most dramatic scenery and best hiking on the island - can be seen off to the southeast.
www.femalefirst.co.uk /travel/1152004.htm   (282 words)

  
 St Eustatius Travel Forums - Any St Eustatius Caribbean Travel Forum, Pic, Trip Report, Map, Cam
St Eustatius Tourist Office - St Eustatius slide show.
Columbus Guides St EuSt Eustatius - Concise summaries on island, transportation to and in island, health (vacinnations, water, food precautions), climate, maps government, economy.
No message board for St Eustatius, but use search for info in other forums.
www.caribbeantravelforums.com /St_Eustatius.htm   (346 words)

  
 Stock News Articles On SABA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Eustatius and Saba were absent, while only the ruling party of St....
She is expected to hold discussions with the Executive Councils of St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius, and board members and officials of St....
Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba will still be protected and will see the light of security up there in the sky every night.
wnw.daylightonline.com /financial/SABA.htm   (5681 words)

  
 St. Maarten (Netherlands Antilles)
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Two months after general elections, Netherlands Antilles political parties on Monday were drafting the final version of a new government agenda that could feature calls for more sovereignty for St. Maarten.
During Jan. 18 elections, the three contending parties in St. Maarten were agreed on achieving "separate status" within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Aside from the issue of St. Maarten's status, the parties were lobbying Monday for their islands' agendas, including funding for St. Maarten's police force and medical center, and fighting increasing crime and drug use trends in Curacao.
atlasgeo.span.ch /fotw/flags/an-sm.html   (906 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)

  
 STENAPA - St. Eustatius Marine Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The St. Eustatius Marine Park (SEMP) is defined as the waters surrounding St. Eustatius from the high water mark to the 30m (100ft) depth contour.
It was designated the Statia Marine Park in 1996 through the Marine Environment Ordinance St. Eustatius, with the objective to preserve and manage St. Eustatius marine resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the people and future generations.
Diving in St. Eustatius waters are allowed only through local dive operators:
www.statiapark.org /mp/mp_index.html   (158 words)

  
 Reizen naar Sint-Maarten - Vakantie op Sint-Maarten
Zeilcruises: Martinique, Guadeloupe, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, St. Maarten, Antigua, Tortola, St. Vincent en Cuba [ flottieljes starten evenwel vanuit Martinique ].
St. Maarten is just two and one-half days sailing time from South Florida, it is just a convenient overnight sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, two of the most preferred ports of call, excluding the Bahamas.
The St. Maarten Golf Association (SMGA) is an organization open to all members of the community of St. Maarten / St. Martin.
www.reiswijs.nl /landeninfo/middenamerika/caraiben/sintmaarten/sintmaarten.html   (564 words)

  
 WorkingAbroad Projects - Statia Conservation Project, St. Eustatius   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The main aim of the project is to assist St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation with the conservation of their two parks – the Marine Park and the Quill National Park.
Eustatius Marine Park (SEMP) is defined as the waters surrounding St. Eustatius from the high water mark to the 30m (100ft) depth contour.
An organised boat trip to nearby islands (weather permitting) either St. Kitts or Saba is arranged during your stay as a thank you gift to the volunteers.
www.workingabroad.com /organis/statia.htm   (905 words)

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