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St. Eustatius, commonly called Statia (stay-sha) is today a part of the Netherlands Antilles. Over its long history, it changed hands more than 20 times.

Vocanic in origin, and quite rugged along the coastal areas, it was once one of the busiest and most powerful commercial ports in the Caribbean.

As a result of the British blockade during America's Revolutionary War, most goods destined for the new colonies flowed into St. Eustatius. It was not uncommon to see hundreds of supply ships off Oranjestad.

When that war ended and mail and supplies were sent directly to the new United States, the economy of St. Eustatius changed dramatically.

Tourism is the major industry today, and the island is a favorite destination for scuba diving aficionados and nature lovers.

Official Name St. Eustatius

Population 2,400

Capital City Oranjestad

Languages Dutch (official), English, others

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Official Currency Netherlands Antillean Guilder

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Religions Baptist, Catholic, Protestant, others

Land Area 8 sq miles (21 sq km)

Latitude/Longitude 17º 49N, 62º 98W

Highest Point Mt. Mazinga, 1,968 ft. (602m)

Time and Date on St. Eustatius

Maps and more...

St. Eustatius Outline Map here

St. Eustatius Large Map here

Netherlands Antilles Map here

Netherlands Antilles CIA Map here!

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North American Map here

Suggested Links

St. Eustatius Tourism here

Netherlands Antilles (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!

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