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‘The Netherlands Antilles’ by C.L.H. Jonckheer is an overview of the political, economic, and social development of the Netherlands Antilles, compiled by one of the key political figures in the region’s mid-20th century history. Jonckheer, who served as the first Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles. It offers both a historical and personal account of the evolution of the islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The book explores the constitutional changes leading up to and following the Charter of 1954, which granted the Netherlands Antilles a new status as an autonomous country within the Kingdom. It discusses the challenges of governance, nation-building, and economic development in a multi-island context, and highlights the complex relationship between the islands and the European Netherlands
Contents
A Introduction ….. 5-10
Location ….. 5
Transportantion ….. 5
Form of Government ….. 6
Island Government ….. 8
Population and education ….. 9
Religion ….. 9
Climate ….. 10
B Aruba ….. 11- 21
History ….. 11
Industries ….. 12
What to see, do ….. 16
Shopping ….. 16
Hotels & Restaurants ….. 18
Communications, Travel Agents ….. 20
Banks ….. 20
C Bonaire ….. 22 – 24
D Curaçao ….. 25 – 62
Historical Guide ….. 25
Shopping ….. 50
What else to do ….. 55
Hotels & Restaurants ….. 57
Communications, Travel Agents ….. 60
Banks ….. 60
Curacao of Curacao ….. 61
E Winward Islands ….. 63 – 76
St. Maarten ….. 63 – 73
History ….. 64
What to do ….. 68
Shopping ….. 68
Hotels & Restaurants ….. 72
Banks ….. 72
Travel Agents ….. 72
Saba ….. 74
St. Eustatius ….. 76
F. Miscellaneous ….. 77 – 80
Flag/ Coat- of- Arms ….. 77
Music ….. 77
Currency/ Stamps ….. 77
A few Antillian Recipes ….. 78
Investment Possibilities ….. 80
