Netherlands antilles cia world factbook

Unlike many latin american countries, the netherlands antilles has avoided large international debt. In referenda in 2005 and 2009, the citizens of curacao. The 2007 cia world factbook, by united states the project gutenberg ebook of the 2007 cia world factbook, by united states this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about sint maarten government 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Netherlands government, history, population, geography and maps. Netherlands military strength 2020 2017 world military. Netherlands antillescia world factbook 2002 import. Cia world factbook demographic statistics population of the netherlands antilles in thousands, 19612003. The netherlands antilles was a caribbean country that was part of the kingdom of the netherlands. The netherlands remained neutral in world war i, but suffered invasion and occupation by germany in world war ii. Embassy or consulate and request it be forwarded to cia. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet. Central intelligence agency office of public affairs washington, d.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the netherlands. Colonized by france in 1635, the island has subsequently remained a french possession except for three brief periods of foreign occupation. Cia the world factbook field listing government type. Although gdp has declined or grown slightly in each of the past eight years, the islands enjoy a high per capita income and a welldeveloped infrastructure compared with other countries in the region. In march 1983, based on the referendum, aruba finally reached an official decolonization agreement with the state of the netherlands, the state of the netherlands antilles and the island governments, for arubas independence, first becoming an autonomous country and member state of the kingdom of the netherlands, with its own constitution. Netherlands government, history, population, geography. Guadeloupe has been a french possession since 1635. The information regarding netherlands antilles on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Once the center of the caribbean slave trade, the island of curacao was hard hit by the abolition of slavery in 1863.

The netherlands antilles had a unicameral legislature called the estates of the netherlands antilles. Please note we have no control over the security and reliability of postal mail. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. In 1830 belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The other had saint eustatius, saba, and saint marten. The netherlands remained neutral in world war i but suffered a brutal invasion and occupation by germany in world war ii. The island of saint martin is shared with the netherlands. Chris woolwinemoen, produced thousands of awardwinning maps that are used all over the world and content that aids students.

Its 22 members were fixed in number for the islands making up the netherlands antilles. Most of the oil netherlands antilles imports for its refineries come from venezuela. The world factbook 2004 printed version provides a snapshot of the world as of 1 january, 2004. For additional and more current information on leadership in selected foreign countries, see chiefs of state. Netherlands antillean guilder ang, no information data from cia world factbook. Almost all consumer and capital goods are imported, with the us being the major supplier. In a 2000 referendum, the citizens of sint maarten voted to become a selfgoverning country within the kingdom of the netherlands, effective. Cia the world factbook netherlands antilles users empty. The netherlands antilles are found in the caribbean sea, and consist of bonaire, sint eustatius, and curacao. In 1986 aruba seceded and became an independent country, but still within the kingdom of. To protect their population, they have the right to control the admission of netherlands nationals. 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. Manpower values partly derived from the cia world factbook.

Its prosperity and that of neighboring aruba was restored in the early 20th century with the construction of oil refineries to service the newly discovered venezuelan oil fields. Between june 2000 and april 2005, each island of the netherlands antilles had a. Netherlands antilles part of the kingdom of the netherlands netherlands antilles. The larger islands of sint maarten and curacao joined the. In 1954, sint maarten and several other dutch caribbean possessions became part of the kingdom of the netherlands as the netherlands antilles. A modern, industrialized nation, the netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products.

As aruba and the antilles have small populations, the two countries had to limit immigration. Its prosperity and that of neighboring aruba was restored in the early 20th century with the construction of oil refineries to service. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or. The netherlands remained neutral in world war i, but suffered german invasion and occupation in world war ii. Between june 2000 and april 2005, each island of the netherlands antilles had a referendum on its future status. The following demographic statistics are from the cia world factbook, unless otherwise indicated. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. The large reserves of tropical hardwoods, not fully exploited, support an expanding sawmill industry that provides sawn logs for export. Total aircraft strength value includes both fixedwing and rotorcraft platforms from all branches of service at this time uavs are not included in the total.

History in english in spanish method of securing the ports and populations of all the coasts of the indies from 1694. There were two main groups of islands in the netherland antilles. Netherlands antilles government, history, population. Demographics of the netherlands antilles wikipedia. Netherlands antilles economy 2011, cia world factbook. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. After a 20year french occupation, a kingdom of the netherlands was formed in 1815. The island of aruba was part of the netherlands antilles until 1986, when it was granted status aparte, becoming yet another part of the kingdom of the netherlands as a separate country within the kingdom. This highly developed and affluent economy is based on private enterprise. Cia the world factbook central america and caribbean.

Tourism, petroleum refining, and offshore finance are the mainstays of this small economy, which is closely tied to the outside world. As they share the same dutch citizenship, these three countries still also share the dutch passport as the kingdom of the netherlands passport. In 1830, belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. All this material is in the public domain, so you may freely copy, edit and quote it in homework, projects, essays and other publications. The online factbook is updated periodically throughout the year. Feb 18, 2017 unlike many latin american countries, the netherlands antilles has avoided large international debt. The dutch united provinces declared their independence from spain in 1579. The world factbook countrylocation photo gallery modal.

In october 2010, the former netherlands antilles was dissolved and the three smallest islands bonaire, sint eustatius, and saba became special municipalities. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of netherlands antilles 20 information contained here. List of islands of the netherlands antilles usa today. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. The government makes its presence felt, however, through many regulations, permit requirements, and welfare programs affecting most aspects of economic activity. In 1954, curacao and several other dutch caribbean possessions were reorganized as the netherlands antilles, part of the kingdom of the netherlands. Netherlands antilles cia world factbook the best country.

Here you will find the latest information, sourced from the cia world factbook and other public domain references around the internet. Cia world fact book, 2004netherlands antilles wikisource, the. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of netherlands geography 2018 information contained here. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. Netherlands 70, new zealand 1, norway 5, peru 1, spain 1, sweden 5, turkey 2.

The world factbook 1982netherlands antilles wikisource. Issn 155383 for additional information on government leaders in selected foreign countries, go to world leaders. Cia world factbook 2002 import can be found at talk. The world factbook 1990netherlands antilles wikisource.

The economy has suffered somewhat in recent years because of the depressed state of the world oil market and declining tax revenues. In october 2010, the former netherlands antilles was dissolved and the three smallest islands bonaire, sint eustatius, and saba became special municipalities in the netherlands administrative structure. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sint maarten government 2015 information contained here. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Cultivation of crops is limited to the coastal area, where the population is largely concentrated. Cia world factbook more information about netherlands with its 16,877,351 people, netherlands is the 65th largest country in the world by population. Its prosperity and that of neighboring aruba was restored in the early 20th century with the.

Netherlands antilles cia map world map world atlas. Netherlands the world factbook central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of curacao government 2015 information contained here. French guiana is heavily dependent on imports of food and energy. Chris woolwinemoen, produced thousands of awardwinning maps that are used all over the world and content that aids students, teachers, travelers and parents with their. This category is for articles about genealogical research in the netherlands antilles. In referenda in 2005 and 2009, the citizens of curacao voted to become a selfgoverning country within the kingdom of the netherlands. Netherlands antilles at the 2009 world championships in athletics. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about netherlands geography 2018 should be addressed to the cia.