Bonaire, Sint Eustatius & Saba Solo Female Travel Safety Tips and Advice

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Bonaire, Sint Eustatius & Saba Country data

We have compiled a few data points below that can help you better understand Bonaire, Sint Eustatius & Saba and have more context when thinking about travel safety.

Official country name: Bonaire, Sint Eustatius & Saba, is often referred as the "Caribbean Netherlands".

Etymology: Bonaire: The name "Bonaire" is thought to be derived from the Caquetio word "Bonay", meaning "low country". The early Spanish and Dutch modified its spelling to Bojnaj and also Bonaire.
Sint Eustatius: The name of the island, "Sint Eustatius" is the Dutch name for Saint Eustace (also spelled Eustachius or Eustathius), a legendary Christian martyr, known in Spanish as San Eustaquio and in Portuguese as Santo Eustáquio or Santo Eustácio.
Saba: The origin of the island's name remains unknown. Saba was referred to by its present name as early as 1595 when it appeared in a voyage account by John Hawkins. Before its present name, the island was designated "St. Christopher" by Christopher Columbus.

Capital: Kralendijk (Bonaire). Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius). The Bottom (Saba).

Independence / foundation: Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba were part of the Netherlands Antilles until the country's dissolution in 2010, when each island became a special municipality (officially, a "Caribbean public body") within the country of the Netherlands.

Population: 26,000.

Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
1 EUR = 1.07 - 1.10 USD

Time zone: UTC-4

Languages spoken: Bonaire: Papiamento (creole language), Spanish, English, Dutch.
Sint Eustatius: English, Dutch, Spanish, Papiamento.
Saba: English, Dutch.

Religions: Bonaire: Predominantly Roman Catholic and there are also Protestant minorities. Bonaire also has an Islamic Center and a Jewish community.
Sint Eustatius: Mainly a Christian territory. The main denominations are Methodist, Catholics, Adventist, Pentecostal and Anglicans.
Saba: Predominantly a Christian territory. The main denominations are Catholics, no denomination, other denomination, Anglicans, Evangelical, and Pentecostal; at least 6% of the population is Muslim.

Climate: Bonaire: Warm, dry (though humid) and windy climate.
Sint Eustatius: Tropical monsoon climate. Tropical storms and hurricanes are common.
Saba: Hot, but tempered by cooling trade winds.

Real GDP (ppp – purchasing power parity): Bonaire: $428 million
Sint Eustatius: $108 million
Saba: $47 million.

Real GDP per capita (ppp): Bonaire: $22,500
Sint Eustatius: $26,100
Saba: $24,200.

Main airports: Bonaire: Flamingo International Airport
Sint Eustatius: F. D. Roosevelt Airport
Saba: Yrausquin Airport .

World heritage sites in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius & Saba

There are over 1,100 world heritage sites spread across more than 165 countries. New ones are added every year, and some may be removed from the list for various reasons.

Number of UNESCO listed sites: 0.

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Interesting facts about Bonaire, Sint Eustatius & Saba

- There is a flip flop tree on Bonaire, it has around 150 flip flops hanging.

- You can on safari in Bonaire. Though it will not be the typical safari where you see lions, elephants and zebras, you will be able to admire flamingos, donkeys and exotic birds.

- Every year between March and November, in St. Eustatius, sea turtles lay their eggs on the beaches of Statia.

- The island of Saba is home to the highest point in the entire Kingdom of the Netherlands. Mount Scenery is 877-meters high and dominates the island's landscape.

- Almost all of the islands of the former Netherlands Antilles are duty-free. Enormous assortments of consumer electronics, watches, household items, and jewellery are sold without any taxes and fees. This makes these islands attractive shopping destinations.

Further reading: https://ilovebonaire.com/16-fast-facts-about-bonaire/

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