Caribbean netherlands map. Little Holland in the Caribbean
There is one more name for this possession of the Netherlands: Caribbean Netherlands. The property includes the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba and the smaller offshore islands.
Bonaire Island is located in the Leeward Islands group, Saba and Sint Eustatius in the northern part of the Windward Islands.
State symbols
Flag and coat of arms- flag and coat of arms of the Netherlands. You can read about the country of the Netherlands and its state symbols on our website: The Netherlands is the most populous country in Europe.
State structure
Form of government
Head of state
Capital- Kralendijk.
Largest cities- Kralendijk, Oranjestad, Bottom.
Official language and - Dutch, English, paliamento.
Territory- 322 km².
Administrative division- three communities.
Population- 18,012 people
Currency- U.S. dollar.
Special Municipality of Bonaire
Hotel on the coast
State symbols
Flag- is a rectangular panel with an aspect ratio of 2: 3. The blue part of the banner means the Caribbean Sea, the yellow triangle - the sun, vitality, development and prosperity of the island, the white stripe - freedom and peace. The compass-like wind rose indicates that its inhabitants have a long reputation as the most skillful navigators of the southern Caribbean Sea and are excellent navigators of the sea. It also symbolizes the unity of purpose of the islanders.
The star denotes the militancy and resilience of the locals, and its red color is a symbol of the blood shed in the struggle for survival and the determination of the islanders to withstand the harsh struggle with nature. The six points of the star are reminiscent of six villages - the first settlements on the island. The flag was approved on December 15, 1981.
Coat of arms- created on the basis of the Bonaire flag in 1986. The symbolism of its colors and elements coincides with the flag. The steering wheel emphasizes the important role of the sea and navigation in the life of the island, and the royal crown recalls the sovereignty of the Netherlands. The coat of arms was approved in 1986.
State structure
Form of government- the federal overseas community of the Netherlands.
Head of state- the monarch of the Kingdom of the Netherlands represented by the chairman.
Territory- 288 km².
Population 15 666 people
official languages
- Dutch and papiamento.
Administrative center and largest city- Kralendijk.
Nature
This small island is concerned with the preservation of nature. In 1969, the Washington Slagbai Park was opened. The territory of the park is covered with bushes, there are many hills and lakes, numerous hiking trails... The park is engaged in the protection of natural complexes of arid lands, thickets of tall cacti, nesting places of pink flamingos, as well as numerous species of parrots, bats, iguanas and lizards.
Pink flamingo
The long coral reef that surrounds Bonaire Island has had the status of a National Marine Park since 1979; the entire underwater world from the sea surface to a depth of 60 m is protected.
The underwater world of Bonaire
Pekelmer Wildlife Sanctuary on Bonaire is the largest flamingo nesting site in the Western Hemisphere.
The fauna of the island includes lizards, bats, about 200 species of birds, and feral goats. More than 450 species of fish, four species of sea turtle and about 70 species of algae have been recorded in the waters around the island.
History
The first inhabitants of the island were the Kaketios Indians, who settled Bonaire around the 10th century. BC NS. In the 20 years after their first contact with Europeans, who appeared off the coast of Bonaire in 1499, most of the Indians became extinct from disease or were exported to Haiti. For almost 100 years, only exiled settlers from countries lived here South America, numerous herds of cattle roamed from the ranch of the Spanish governor. Over time, settlers from Europe founded small settlements on the site of modern Rincon and in the Antriol region, north of the modern capital of the island. In response to the Spanish seizure of the island of St. Martin, the Dutch occupied Bonaire in 1633, but it was not until 1791 that it officially became part of the crown domain.
Community of Sint Eustatius
Sint Eustatius island
Sint Eustatius is an island in the Caribbean Sea within the Windward Islands. Its dimensions are 8 km long and 3 km wide. In the southeast, it borders Saint Kitts and Nevis by sea.
Named after the great martyr Eustathius. Great Martyr Eustathius(? -118) is a Christian saint. Eustathius refused to make sacrifices to the pagan gods and openly confessed himself a Christian. Condemned with his family to be torn apart by wild animals, he was not touched by them. After that, the emperor ordered them to be thrown alive into a red-hot copper bull, where the saints accepted their martyrdom. Their bodies remained unharmed and were buried by Christians.
"Execution of Eustathius in a red-hot copper bull." Unknown German artist of the 16th century.
State symbols
Flag- is a rectangular blue panel divided into four five-sided blue squares bordered in red. In the center white area in the form of a diamond, which depicts the silhouette of the island in green. At the top of the diamond is a five-pointed gold star.
Coat of arms- consists of a shield and a motto. The shield is in three parts, representing the present and future of the island. The golden rock indicates historical prosperity, an orange fort and a sea angel fish are also depicted. The motto in translation from English sounds: "Proud and confident." The shield is surrounded by blue beads that were a sign of wealth. The coat of arms was approved on November 9, 2004.
State structure
Form of government- a constitutional monarchy.
Head of state- the monarch of the Kingdom of the Netherlands represented by the governor.
Capital- Oranjestad.
Official language- Dutch, English.
Territory- 21 km².
Population- 3583 people
Religion- Christians (Catholics, Methodists, etc.)
Currency- U.S. dollar.
Economy- the main source of income is tourism.
Nature
At the base of the island lies an ancient extinct volcano, whose cones are easily visible in the form of the main landmarks of the island - the two-headed Mount Masinga (600 m) in the very southeast and the Signal Hill massif in the north. The coast of the island is rocky, the cliffs fall right to the coastline, therefore nice beaches there is very little here.
The only town on the island is Oranjestad. Most of the island's territory is arid, the vegetation is limited to a dozen species. On the slopes and in the crater of Mount Masing, which collect enough moisture, a real rainforest grows, 18 species of orchids grow.
The island is inhabited by 25 species of birds, snakes, lizards and tree frogs. Domestic animals include goats, cows and donkeys.
Attractions Sint Eustatius
Oranjestad
Fort
The only city and administrative center of the island of Sint Eustatius, as well as a port. Population - about 1,021 people.
The city is divided into two parts: the Lower Town, located on the coastline (the historical part), and the Upper Town, the main commercial and residential center of Oranjestad. The main attraction of Oranjestad is Fort Oranje, preserved from the 17th century. right in the city center overlooking coastline... There is also an old Dutch Reform church (partially destroyed) in the city.
There is a medical university in the city, and the Miriam Schmidt Botanical Garden is located not far from the city.
History
After the discovery of numerous islands in the Caribbean, none of the European powers were able to establish a permanent settlement on the island of Sint Eustatius. And only in 1636, after the victory over the French, the Dutch founded the first fortified settlement on the site of the foundation of the French fort. Later, the island passed from one country to another 22 times. In the XVII-XVIII centuries. the island was a thriving port commonly known as the Golden Rock.
Saba community
Saba is an island in the Caribbean. Part of the Caribbean Netherlands.
State symbols
Flag- is a rectangular panel with an aspect ratio of 2: 3. The combination of red, white and blue colors on the flag recalls historical and political ties with the Netherlands and the Federation of the Netherlands Antilles. The red symbolizes the unity, courage and determination of the locals, while the blue symbolizes the Caribbean Sea.
The five-pointed star denotes the island of Saba, and its yellow color represents the natural beauty and wealth of the island, as well as how dear and sweet it is to the heart of every islander. The flag was approved on December 6, 1985.
Coat of arms- the coat of arms depicts the mountainous silhouette of the island, against the background of which a cloud floats, as well as a sailing ship and a fish - symbols of the Caribbean Sea. In the lower part of the shield there is a potato tuber, leaves of another important food crop - sabskaya cabbage - frame the coat of arms. The coat of arms is crowned with the head of Audubon's petrel. This local bird is considered the personification of mystery, loneliness and an unpredictable future, characteristic, according to the authors of the coat of arms, for the fate of the island of Saba itself, and also symbolizes the role of the sea in the life of the islanders, bringing them prosperity (fishing) and misfortune (devastating typhoons). On the ribbon under the shield there is a Latin motto: "With oars and sails", reminding that the island was open in calm weather, and sailing ships had to approach it by oars. Allegorically, he expresses the will of the islanders to make progress by all means.
State structure
Form of government- a constitutional monarchy.
Head of state- the monarch of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, represented by the governor.
Government House in Bottom
Head of the government- Prime Minister.
Capital- Bottom.
The largest city- Windwardside.
Official language- Dutch, English is widely used.
Territory- 13 km².
Population- 1991 people.
Currency- U.S. dollar.
Economy- the basis of the economy is tourism.
Nature
Typical view on the island
The island is the top of the underwater volcano Mount Sineri, which rises above the water at 890 m (the highest island in the Dutch possessions of the region). There are no rivers or permanent streams, the leeward (western) side is dry and overgrown only with thickets of cacti and dry bushes. But the windward (eastern) side of Saba is in sharp contrast to the dry west: the mountain slopes here are overgrown with lush forests with lots of tree ferns, palms, mahogany, oleander, hibiscus and orchids.
Tree fern
More than 60 species of birds, several species of lizards and tree frogs nest in the forests.
Attractions of Saba
Buttom town
It is the administrative center of the island of Saba. It houses government offices, a hospital, a nursing home, 3 churches, a sports ground, several shops and a university school of medicine.
Windwardside
Largest city on the island of Saba. The city houses the Saba Historical Museum, the Harry L. Johnson Memorial Museum.
An airport
Juancho-Irauskin Airport on Saba Island is considered international airport with the shortest runway in the world: its length is less than 400 m, and only three types of aircraft are allowed to land here. The airport is one of the ten most dangerous airports in the world. The unusual airport runway is located on the very edge of Saba Island.
History
Saba was inhabited by the Arawak tribes over 1,300 years ago.
During his second trip to the New World in 1493, Christopher Columbus passed near the coast of Saba, but did not land here because of the rocky shores.
The Dutch declared their rights to the island in 1632, the first colonists arrived here from Sint Eustatius in 1640. During the Napoleonic Wars, the British captured the island of Saba and held it until 1816, and then returned it to the Netherlands. Since then, it has been considered one of the most remote areas of this country.
The Caribbean Islands are located in the Caribbean Sea region... The Caribbean region is located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and the North American mainland, east of Central America, north of South America and west of Atlantic Ocean... The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, considered the Lucayan archipelago and not the border of the Caribbean, they are technically part of the West Indies, but not The Caribbean... Mainland Belize, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are often included as the Caribbean because of their political and cultural ties to the region.
.Caribbean countries
Caribbean islands made of 25 independent countries and other territories
- Anguilla(Anguilla has been a British Overseas Territory since 1980)
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba(Aruba is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
(BVI is a British Overseas Territory)
- Tortola
- Virgin Gorda
- Anegada
- Jost Van Dyck
- Caribbean Netherlands also known as BES Islands are the three special municipalities of the Netherlands that are located in the Caribbean. Consist of islands
- Bonaire
- Sint Eustatius
- Saba
- Cayman islands(The Cayman Islands has been a British Overseas Territory since 1962)
- Cuba
- Curacao(Curacao is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Martinique (Overseas territory France since 1946)
- Montserrat(Montserrat has been a British Overseas Territory since 1632)
- Puerto Rico(Puerto Rico has been a United States territory since 1898)
- Saint Barthelemy(Saint Barthelemy has been an overseas community of France since 2007, was previously a French colony after 1648, exchanged with Sweden in 1784 and sold back to France in 1878)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin(Overseas territory of France)
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sint Maarten(Sint Maarten is the constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands(TCI is a British Overseas Territory)
- United States Virgin Islands USVI is a territory of the United States of America. Consist of the main islands
- Saint-croix
- Saint John
- Saint Thomas
Why the Caribbean?
History of the Caribbean
Life in the region changed forever when, in October 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on the coast Bahamas... He also island hopped and developed the first European settlement on the island, which is today divided between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Columbus and his fellow conquistadors recognized the region's wealth and saw money as they looked at the abundant seas and fertile lands. They exploited natural resources and indigenous peoples, claiming lands as their own and enslaving the people of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and other islands.
The English followed in the 17th century, claiming Saint Kitts, Barbados, Antigua and other lands, and the French soon followed, claiming Guadeloupe and Martinique. The Dutch also wanted part of the Caribbean, the settlements of St Martin, Saba and Sint Eustatius. For the next two centuries, Europeans fought for control of the islands, and ownership changed frequently.
The colonial strife between the European powers created an opportunity for local residents to fight for their own independence. Haiti led by declaring independence from its colonialists in 1804, and Cuba and the Dominican Republic followed, as well as others small islands in this region. Some islands, such as Puerto Rico and Guadeloupe, still maintain strong neo-colonial relationships with their parent nations.
Caribbean culture
The modern culture of the Caribbean has been heavily influenced by the culture and traditions of Europe, as well as by clues from African culture and others who came to the islands through immigrants. These various waves of migration have created a truly unique blend of cuisine, music, art, customs and tradition in the region.
One of the most recognizable aspects of Caribbean culture is the region's music. Although they have roots in European and African culture, the sounds of reggae, meringue, Calypso, rumba and zouk music are distinctly Caribbean. While the Caribbean islands share aspects of the overall culture, each nation offers something unique and distinct to its visitors. For stunning scenery and luxury resorts, they head to the Cayman Islands. Saint Kitts and Nevis attract with their seclusion and live music festivals, Barbados' unique flair combines horse racing by day and Calypso, dancing by night, and the US Virgin Islands draw visitors with their plantation tours and pristine beaches.
Caribbean lifestyle
Nature lovers can explore the Botanical Garden underwater limestone caves and offshore reefs in the Bahamas, then play for a moment casino and delve into pirate knowledge without leaving the island. In St. Lucia, they can relax on an isolated beach and then indulge in their adrenaline rush zip lining through the rainforest or climbing peaks. These are just a few of the many unique experiences visitors have while exploring the island.
Caribbean climate
The sun always shines on the region, and many travelers are attracted by the mild tropical climate when winter hits their countries. Temperatures do not change much throughout the year, with average rates between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, regardless of the season. The trade winds make days and nights relatively comfortable, but humidity can be high all year round. The rainy season comes in autumn and the hurricane season spans from June to November, but satellite forecasts now give a lot of warning so that precautions can be taken during a storm. Truly a year-round destination, there really is never a bad time to visit the Caribbean.
The pleasant weather is one of the reasons that tourism has become a key industry for the economies of the Caribbean. Every year millions of people come to the islands, but other major industries include textiles, apparel and electronics manufacturing and petroleum refining and manufacturing.
Caribbean, one of the world's premier travel destinations
However, most of the Caribbean relies heavily on tourist dollars. Fortunately, there are no signs of a slowdown in the industry. People all over the world dream of spending their days in the shade of palm trees on a sandy beach, sipping tropical concoctions and feasting on the freshest seafood, dancing to the sweet rhythms of steel drum bands at night and getting everything from it. paradise island... The Caribbean offers all this and more, making it one of the world's premier travel destinations for those seeking a true Tropical escape.
Aruba is a small island and a state entity of the same name, located in the south of the Caribbean Sea near the coast of Venezuela. Most western island among the Lesser Antilles. It is a subject of a federation within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Land area - 193 km? The population is 105 thousand people. The most high point the island is the Yamanota peak with a height of less than 200 m. The population of Aruba is just over one hundred thousand people.
There are various theories about the origin of the island's name. Most likely, the word "Aruba" comes from the Indian words "ora" ("shell") and "oubao" ("island"), which in combination can mean "island of shells". Another possible combination is "uru" ("canoe") and "oubao" ("island"), which may mean that the Indians used canoes to travel by sea and thus settled Aruba. According to another theory, the name may come from the Spanish "oro hubo" ("there was gold"), associated with the search for gold by Spanish sailors in the Caribbean.
Aruba was discovered by the Spaniards in 1499, and the peaceful local population- a tribe of Arawak Indians - was almost completely transported to Hispaniola (Haiti). Since 1642, Aruba has been in the possession of the Netherlands.
Previously, the island was part of the Federation of the Antilles (Netherlands Antilles - Netherlands Antilles), from which it separated in 1986. Aruba is part of the Dutch metropolis and, as such, is at the same time a territory of the European Community under the jurisdiction and responsibility of the Netherlands. Aruban citizens hold common European passports and the right to freely enter, reside and work within the EU.
In 1990, the island of Aruba voluntarily renounced independence, which it was supposed to receive in 1996, and received the status of the territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands with internal self-government. All questions of foreign policy and defense are in the competence of the Dutch government. The Queen of the Netherlands is represented on the island by a governor who is elected for a 6-year term. The regulation of internal self-government issues belongs to the unicameral parliament of Aruba, elected by universal suffrage for a term of four years. Executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
The island's official language is Dutch. Many locals speak the Papiamento language, which was formed on the basis of Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, English languages and Indian dialects. English and Spanish are also widely spoken.
All laws are published in Dutch. The highest judicial power is represented by the Danish Supreme Court in The Hague. Nevertheless, English case law has also had a significant impact on Aruban law. Aruba has its own university.
Aruba is considered the state with the highest standard of living in the West Indies. The island's economy is very open and highly dependent on tourism and the offshore financial services sector. Most of the goods are imported, since the island has almost no own natural resources... The island's main income items are tourism, oil refining, industrial exports and offshore financial services.
Aruba is one of the most popular islands in the Lesser Antilles. All year round you can sunbathe and swim here, because the country is located very close to the equator. Tourists are attracted here by the fact that Aruba is located outside the zone of tropical hurricanes, which periodically hit most of the islands of the Caribbean Sea.
The climate is tropical marine. The change of seasons is almost imperceptible. A large number of sunny days per year and the coolness of the sea breeze create optimal conditions for recreation - the air temperature is about + 29C all year round, the water temperature is 24-27C.
Aruba has a rather specific landscape: its relief is dominated by arid plains, lively only with rare shrubs. The island is absolutely devoid of rivers and mountains; its highest point is Mount Hamanota, which rises only 188 meters above sea level.
The nature of the island has its own mysterious beauty. This and snow-white sandy beaches with spreading palms, stretching for 12 km along southwest coast islands, and a calm, very clean sea, in the depths of which the visibility reaches 100 meters. These are the proud reefs off the northern shores of Aruba, where the waters of the Atlantic Ocean rage like thunder, forming high coral bridges and dark, secret grottoes, and nature reserves with cacti that are taller than a person.
Underwater world coastal waters Aruba is very vibrant - here you can see all kinds of corals, including rare black ones, as well as a variety of fish, lobsters and turtles. Constantly blowing breezes have made the island the capital of sailing. Aruba is also called the Caribbean Monte Carlo - there are dozens of respectable hotels, restaurants and chic casinos, including the largest in the region - "Royal Cabana".
The island has gained popularity both among connoisseurs of true Caribbean delights: a hammock and tropical cocktails, and among lovers active rest: scuba diving, windsurfing, water skiing, catamarans, fishing, golf, horse riding and more. dr.
Aruba annually hosts the World Windsurfing Championship, because the local trade winds create excellent conditions for practicing this sport.
The capital of the island - the city of Oranjestad (20 thousand) is built up with brightly colored houses of Dutch architecture. Windmills can be seen, bizarrely combined with tropical landscapes. Everything bears the imprint of Dutch culture, as in other domains of the Netherlands.
The church of St. Anna, Natural Bridge, picturesque mountain Yamanota, folklore festivals "BON BINI". Water park with many slides and cascades of waterfalls - beautiful place for families with children.
In addition to nature and climatic conditions, Aruba boasts historical heritage- in ancient times, Indian tribes lived here, as evidenced rock painting, hieroglyphs on stones and numerous museums.
There are three museums on the island. The archaeological museum displays an exhibition about the prehistoric period of the island. In the history museum, you can get acquainted with the facts of the history of the island when it was under the rule of Spain and then Holland. The most curious may be the numismatics museum. It presents about 30 thousand coins not only from Aruba, but from the whole world.
San Nicolas is the second largest city on the island. It is built in the British style. Previously, most of the workers who worked at the oil refinery lived here. Now it is sea port... Among the sights of San Nicolos, one can single out Charlie Bar with various finds from the bottom of the sea hung on the walls; Church of Christ; the Evangelical Church of St. Nicholas; the Anglican Church of the Holy Cross; the Church of St. Teresita, as well as the Grotto Lourdes Catholic chapel located near the city, founded in 1958 in honor of the appearance of the Virgin to a local resident.
In the north of Aruba there is also the Church of the Pilgrims (Alto Vista Chapel). This is the first Christian building in Aruba. The previous church was built on this site in 1750 by the joint labor of Indians and Spaniards, and for a long time was the center of Catholicism in Aruba. Later it was forgotten, and in 1952 it was restored, and now this yellow church is a national shrine. Divine services are held here every day, and the burials of the founders of the church, Domingo Antonio Silvestre and Miguel Enrique Albares, which are located not far from the church, have become one of the places of pilgrimage for local residents.
In general, we can say that the main attractions of the island are located in the northern part of it. At the northernmost tip of the island is the California Lighthouse. The name of the lighthouse was given by the ship "California", which ran aground on September 23, 1891 in these places. The lighthouse was built in 1914. From it you can see a breathtaking view of the west coast of the island and the surrounding sand dunes.
Further east along the coast, there are two popular natural attractions - a natural bridge that collapsed in 2005 and a natural pool. The natural bridge was washed out of the coast by waves for many years and was an arch, the length of which was 30 m, and the height was 7 m. There is a small bridge next to the collapsed large bridge. The natural pool is a stretch of coastal waters that are surrounded by stones on all sides. How they got here - nobody knows. It is quite difficult to get to the pool because the stones are very large.
Not far from the pool is the area of the cliffs and canyons of Ayo Rock. Huge boulders painted with ancient petroglyphs are scattered throughout Ayo Rock. Some boulders are inexplicably folded in circles, and it is not known whether this was done by man or nature.
If you decide to buy real estate on one of the two largest islands of the archipelago, Bonaire Island or Curacao Island, you will be required to pay an additional amount to the municipality equivalent to 15% of the value of your house or apartment, since this is the mandatory fee set by the local authorities. ... In the event that you decide to conclude a lease agreement for any property you are interested in, which is located on the island of Bonairo or the island of Curacao, then you will automatically become one of the payers of the residence tax, which is calculated at a rate of 5 percent of the total rental price. contract. 09/17/2010 Found a mistake in the article? Please let us know about it.
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Then, such an enterprise is obliged to engage in real business related to the operation of the holding company, and obey the tax laws in force in the local territory. If the above conditions are met, the holding is not a payer of income tax on capital gains received from equity participation. Foreign citizens, purchasing real estate in the local area, become the owners of a number of advantages that can be calculated based on the immutability of the factor of profitable investment of funds.
Buying real estate on one of the islands of the archipelago, you will have to pay a rather reasonable tax, compared to many other countries, which is equal to 6 percent of the total value of the house or apartment you are purchasing.
Acquisition of real estate in the netherlands antilles
Attention
Since buying real estate can be unequivocally classified as a time-consuming and complex process, it is best to try to study the situation in the local real estate market in as much detail as possible and familiarize yourself with the basics before you start working with realtors and agents. local legislation. If you, as an individual, decide to sell your own property, then the income you receive from a successful sale and purchase of a house or apartment is not taxable. With regard to such a calculated indicator as the annual rate of return, determined as a percentage of the total value of real estate, for industrial facilities it is, on average, 10%, for commercial buildings such as shopping centers or shops - 8-9%, for offices - about 9%, and for residential apartments and houses it is 12%.
Caribbean real estate
The purchase of yacht berths is also considered as an investment. Marina investments are considered to be one of the most efficient types of investments. Investors who want to buy a house in the Caribbean for the minimum amount to obtain citizenship are considering the option of equity acquisition of real estate.
This option makes it possible to obtain a passport of the country and eliminates the additional costs of maintaining a house for five compulsory years of ownership. Many of those who receive a Caribbean passport in another way (for example, a charitable contribution to the state budget) subsequently buy residential real estate, for example, a villa with a dock in the Caribbean, as a good investment. Buyers are attracted by the high standards of housing construction, the constant development of the region and the pleasant climate.
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In accordance with its requirements, the Legislative Assembly acts as a representative body on the island territory, and such administrative branches as the Council of Ministers, the Advisory Council and the Governor deal with executive issues. The territory of the Netherlands Antilles received active development due to the fact that a large offshore financial center was created here. It should be emphasized that those holding companies that were established in this territory have good tax incentives at their disposal, since dividends received as a result of the profitable activities of foreign subsidiaries, subject to certain certain conditions, are not subject to taxation.
To do this, the holding you are interested in, first of all, must be the owner of at least a quarter of the shares of its subsidiary.
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Denex.Ru / Articles / Real estate abroad / Acquisition of real estate in the Netherlands Antilles The Netherlands Antilles, also referred to as the Dutch or the Netherlands Antilles, is an archipelago, which can be divided into two separate groups of islands located near Venezuela, in the Caribbean sea. This territory, which is formed by six islands of different sizes, covers an area of 960 square kilometers and is considered an autonomy, or self-governing colony, of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Such a document, as a separate legislative "State Code", regulates the general mechanism of the structure of the Dutch Antilles.
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In recent years, the real estate market in the Caribbean has intensified markedly. Wealthy foreigners buy houses and plots in the Caribbean not only for a profitable investment, but also for recreation and life in one of the most beautiful places the world. The governments of the Caribbean states are accommodating buyers of real estate, creating an attractive environment for foreigners.
Important
As a result, the inflow of foreign investment has increased significantly, which has a positive impact on the development of the economy of the Caribbean region. Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, Saint Lucia and Dominica are ready to provide foreign investors with their citizenship for the purchase of local real estate. To do this, you need to invest in real estate in the Caribbean islands from USD 200,000 - USD 400,000 (the minimum amount depends on the country).
Caribbean islands
There is a limited list of completed or under construction real estate projects that are recognized by national governments as a basis for citizenship. Real estate can be rented out or sold five years after obtaining a passport. Citizens of these countries can visit many countries of the world, including Europe, without a visa.
However, they recognize dual citizenship. For foreigners participating in the investment program, there are opportunities for effective tax planning. Most of the program participants prefer to buy housing for USD 500,000 - USD 1.5 million on the territory of 4-5 star resorts. The owners of such real estate get access to fitness centers, spas, swimming pools, tennis courts, libraries, restaurants located on their territory.
Some investors purchase plots of land for the construction of houses on individual projects.
In order to speed up the process of searching, choosing and buying real estate, you can use the services of realtors. True, in this case, you will need to foresee the occurrence of such additional cost items as, on average, 0.5-1% of the amount of the loan you have taken and 1.5-2.2% of the total contractual price of the house or apartment you are purchasing. In addition to the tax on the acquisition of real estate and payment of real estate services, the buyer also makes such mandatory payments as a bank fee for opening a loan in the amount of 1.5% of the mortgage loan amount, as well as a notary fee, which, including the costs of processing various documents, on average , is 1.1%.
Dutch islands in the Caribbean real estate for sale
Rent of villas and apartments in the Caribbean! The Caribbean Sea and hundreds of islands located here is a true paradise! As befits paradise on earth, there is a lot to enjoy, to see and do. The world's number one beauty destination includes mountains covered in coconut trees, verdant sugarcane and banana valleys, white sandy beaches and dazzling sunshine. The Caribbean islands, which have attracted foreign states for so long, have rich history and cultural roots, in which the influence of Great Britain, Holland, Spain, America, France and even Denmark is noticeable. These influences, betrothed to a touch of Africa, found their expression in the emergence of a unique type of people who are especially characterized by a variety of skin colors and languages, as well as warmth.
Located in the Lesser Antilles archipelago.
Bonaire is located in the southern part of the Lesser Antilles, 80 km off the coast of Venezuela. Sint Eustatius and Saba are located in the north of the archipelago, about 1000 km from Bonaire.
The low island of the southern group of Bonaire (241 m) is the summit of the seamount of the continental shelf that frames the South American continent.
The islands of the northern group are formed by the tops of ancient underwater volcanoes, they are generally rounded and have a rather elevated relief.
Vegetable and animal world Bonaire is poor enough. In addition to domestic animals introduced by Europeans, only a huge number of lizards and birds can be found here. Small evergreen forests, found here and there along the coasts of the island, are formed by thickets of milkweed, cacti and other thorny bushes. Around the resort areas, extensive green belts have been formed from imported decorative forms of vegetation.
The northern group has a slightly larger set of wildlife representatives. On the western slopes of the mountainous regions, rows of palms rise, forming in some places real forests. The eastern slopes have preserved slightly more natural forms of native vegetation and are mainly occupied by tropical forests, shrubs and relatively small areas of farmland.
Climate in the Caribbean Netherlands
The climate is tropical maritime, trade wind. Most of the year the weather is warm and comfortable with minimal temperature differences between seasons. The average temperature in summer is about +27 ° C (June-September), in winter +25 ° C (December-February), while the daily temperature drops are extremely insignificant - the temperature rarely drops below +20 ° C at night, even in winter.
Northeast trade winds blowing from the Atlantic Ocean bring frequent and heavy rainfall. The average annual rainfall on Bonaire is 550 mm (65% of rain falls from October to January), on Saba and Sint Eustatius - up to 700 mm (the maximum falls in the period from May to October-November).
The relative humidity of the air is fairly constant throughout the year and averages 76%.
Bonaire is located south of the Caribbean hurricane belt and is almost unaffected by the elements, while Saba and Sint Eustatius are in the southeastern periphery of this zone and may be affected by hurricanes most likely between July-August and October.
Population
The population is about 18 thousand people (2010).
Ethnically, the local population is the descendants of European colonists and African slaves. These are mainly mulattoes and blacks (up to 85%), representatives of Indian peoples (up to 5%), Dutch, Spaniards, Portuguese and other immigrants from the European mainland (up to 6%), as well as emigrants from countries East Asia and the Middle East.
Language
The official languages are Dutch, English (Saba and Sint Eustatius) and Papiamento (Bonaire).
Papiamento is a Creole language close to Portuguese.
Religion
About 77% of the population belongs to the Roman Catholic Church.
Money
Until January 1, 2011, Bonaire, Saba and Sint-Eustatius used the Netherlands Antilles guilder, after which they switched to the US dollar, not to the euro, which is used in the Netherlands, and not to the Caribbean guilder, which will be adopted in Curaçao and Sint from 2013 -Martenay.
Banks are open from Monday to Friday, from 08.00-8.30 to 11.30-12.00 and from 13.30 to 16.00-16.30. Some are open on Saturdays.
On Bonaire credit cards as well as traveller's checks are accepted for payment in most shops and hotels.
On Saba and Sint Eustatius, non-cash payments are more difficult, therefore it is better to stock up on cash in US dollars.
Communication and communications
Phone code: 599
Internet domain: .an
Ambulance- 912, police and fire department - 911
Island dialing codes
Bonaire - 7, Sint Eustatius - 3, Saba - 4
How to call
To call from Russia to the Caribbean Netherlands, you need to dial: 8 - dial tone - 10 - 599 - island code - subscriber number.
To call from the Caribbean Netherlands to Russia, you need to dial: 00 - 7 - area code - subscriber number.
Fixed connection
The communication system on the islands is quite modern and well developed. Payphones that can be used to make, including international calls, are located in settlements are ubiquitous and work with several types of telephone cards sold at post offices, telephone company offices, supermarkets, newspaper and tobacco kiosks, and gas stations. Many phones accept credit cards.
Calls through the operator (from the hotel) are significantly more expensive than automatic calls, since their cost includes a 15 percent tax and the cost of the operator's services. International calls can also be made from the post office.
Cellular communication of the GSM 900/1800 standard covers all the islands and is quite modern. Several cellular operators operate in the Caribbean Netherland: East Caribbean Cellular (eastcaribbeancellular.com), Digicel Bonaire (digicelbonaire.com), Chippie (chippie.an), providing full coverage of the territory of individual islands (communication between the islands is also stable, but its conditions differ depending on the operator).
Roaming with Russia is available to subscribers of the largest cellular operators.
Internet
The Internet is developed quite intensively on the islands. Local providers provide almost all types of network services. In island capitals and others large cities you can find many internet cafes. Many hotels also provide network access.
History of the Caribbean Netherlands
The Spaniards appeared on the islands at the end of the 15th century. The island of St. Martin was first discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. In 1499 the Spaniard Alonso de Ojeda discovered southern islands, inhabited by the Arawak and Caribbean Indians. However, the Spaniards did not find precious metals there, and they did not begin to develop these islands.
In the period 1630-1640, the islands were occupied by the Dutch, then were repeatedly occupied by the Spanish, British and French. These islands also served as bases for pirates.
They finally passed to the Netherlands in 1816. Until the abolition of slavery in 1863, the territory was the center of the slave trade in the Caribbean.
At the beginning of the twentieth century, a new impetus to the development of the islands was given by the oil companies Royan Dutch Shell and Exxon, which opened enterprises for processing Latin American oil in the Antilles. The oil industry has provided the islands with a significant increase in welfare and population growth through the influx of labor from other islands in the Caribbean.
However, since the beginning of the 1980s, the profitability of oil refining in the Antilles began to decline.
Until 1986, the island of Aruba was part of the Netherlands Antilles, later a separate territory within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Between 2005 and 2009, the inhabitants of Sint Maarten, Curacao, Bonaire and Saba voted to secede from the autonomy of the Netherlands Antilles, while Sint Eustatius supported the preservation of education as it was then. At the same time, none of the islands supported the declaration of independence from the Netherlands.
On October 10, 2010, under the terms of an agreement between the Netherlands and the Netherlands Antilles, the islands of Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius became autonomous territories of the Netherlands and formed the Caribbean Netherlands (unofficial name), and Curacao and Sint Maarten received the same status as Aruba (autonomous Member State of the Kingdom of the Netherlands).
The Dutch government will take over the defense and foreign policy of the new countries and territories.
Tap water usually comes from desalination plants or natural sources and is relatively safe to consume, but bottled water is generally recommended, especially in the early days of your stay on the islands.
Particular attention is paid to cleanliness and order in public places, so littering on the street is not recommended - the fines are quite substantial.
Inherent hazards include very high levels of solar radiation, protective creams, wide-brimmed hats and light clothing are recommended.
(Winair).
The duration of the flight from Moscow to Amsterdam is about 3.5 hours, from Amsterdam to Bonaire - about 12 hours, to Sint Maarten - about 11 hours (excluding connections). The cost of the flight is about 1300-1500 euros (round trip).
If in Amsterdam the connecting time is no more than 24 hours, a transit visa is not needed, provided that you do not leave the transit area of Schiphol Airport (there are 2 hotels in this area). If you plan to spend the night at a hotel in the city, you must obtain a transit visa.
When departing from Bonaire and Sint Maarten, there will be a tax of $ 22 for international flights and $ 10 for domestic flights. Children under 2 years of age (who do not occupy a separate seat on the plane) are exempted from paying the fee, transit passengers leaving the country by air within 24 hours; and diplomats.