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Airport
FD Roosevelt Airport (EUX) | Annual Rainfall
4 inches/100 mm | Area
11.8 sq miles | Area Code
599 | Banks
Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm | Capital City
Oranjestad | Co-ordinates
17.49N, 62.97W | Currency
US$/credit cards widely accepted | Departure Tax
US$5.65 Regional/US$12 International | Dimensions
5 miles x 2 miles | Dress Code
Casual, swimwear on the beach, elegant at night | Driving
Right, valid license required | Drugs
Illegal | Electricity
110V, 60 cycle | Exchange Rate
ANG1.80 - US$1 | Highest Point
Mt Mazinga (1969 ft/600 m) | Language
Dutch, English & Spanish widespread | Medical
Police 911/Fire 912/Hospital 913 | Nudity
Illegal | Population
3183 | Public Transport
None | Shopping
Monday-Friday 8am-6pm | Smoking
No prohibitive legislation | Taxis
Fixed fares. Check before starting journey | Telecommunications
Phone cards, cellular phones with roaming, internet access | Temperature
Average 77F/27C | Time Zone
Atlantic Standard Time | Tipping
15% usually included | Water
Boil before drinking, bottled available |
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History
The first inhabitants of St Eustatius (Statia for short) were the Saladoids, who arrived in canoes from South America before the end of the 15th century. In the 1600's, African slaves were brought to the island to cultivate the land. Dutch slavery was abolished at the end of the 18th century, and today, people of more than 20 nationalities live in harmony on the island. Statia has changed hands at least 22 times, becoming a Dutch colony for the first time in 1636. Statia was a major trading center in the 17th and 18th centuries, with some 20 000 inhabitants at its peak, and at one time, Statia was the only link between Europe and fledgling American colonies. Statia was the first foreign nation to officially recognize the newly formed United States of America.
Geography
Statia is very mountainous, and at the northern end of the island are the remnants of an old volcano, the slopes of which are covered in lush vegetation There is a central plain where the airport is located, and the southern end of Statia boasts a much younger volcano called The Quill. The Quill was designated a National Park in May 1998, and is managed by The St Eustatius National Parks Foundation (Stenapa). The Quill rises to an impressive 2000 feet (600 metres) above sea level.
Economy
The economy of St Eustatius is driven mainly by tourism. There are several options for getting to St Eustatius Winair operates 5 daily flights to the island from St Maarten, and St Maarten is in turn serviced by Caribbean Airlines, LIAT, KLM, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, US Airways and Air France, making regional and international access to the island easy. Anchorage is available for yachts at the Oranje Bay Marina. Private ferry service to the island from St Maarten is available via Saba.
Religion
Many religions are present on Statia, including Seventh Day Adventist, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Jehovahs Witnesses, Bahai Faith, Baptist, Anglican, Apostolic Faith, Pentecostal and World of Faith Ministry.
Language
Dutch is the office language of St Eustatius, but English and Spanish are widely spoken.
Sport
Statia is a paradise for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. Snorkeling and scuba diving are also world renowned for Statia boasts pristine reefs, underwater ruins and superb wreck dive sites.
Entry Requirements
A valid passport is the entry requirement for visitors to St Eustatius including USA and Canadian citizens. Citizens of some countries do need a visa for entry to the island. |
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