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Q: Why is the area in the Caribbean referred to as the Netherlands Antilles?
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What is the country code and area code of Bonaire Netherlands Antilles?

The country code and area code of Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles is 599, (0)7.


What is the country code and area code of Saba Netherlands Antilles?

The country code and area code of Saba, Netherlands Antilles is 599, (0)4.


What is the area of Caribbean Netherlands?

The area of Caribbean Netherlands is 328 square kilometers.


What is the country code and area code of St. Eustatius Netherlands Antilles?

The country code and area code of St. Eustatius, Netherlands Antilles is 599, (0)3.


What area within the Caribbean contains 85 percent of the population of this region?

The Greater Antilles is the area within the Caribbean that contains 85 percent of the population of the region. This subregion includes countries such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, which have some of the highest population densities in the Caribbean.


What is the area of Lesser Antilles?

The area of Lesser Antilles is 13,012 square kilometers.


Which island nation is the largest in area and is it located in the Bahamas Greater Antilles or Lesser Antilles?

the greater antilles


Where is Curacao?

Curacao is one of the ABC Islands in the Southern Caribbean (off of Venezuela's coast). The ABC Islands were part of the Dutch or Netherlands Antillies comprised of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. In late 2010, Curacao became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the "Netherlands Antilles" was dissolved.


Are The Caribbean Islands are also known as the East Indies?

No. The area referred to as the "Caribbean Islands" is generally a part of the "West Indies". The area formerly known as the "East Indies" is now known as Indonesia.


Why do the Greater Antilles experience earthquakes?

The Greater Antilles are located near a transform plate boundary between the North American Plate and the Caribbean Plate. These plates are silding past one another. In the area where these plates meet, stress builds up, which is released in the form of earthquakes.


What is St Marteen in terms of geography?

St. Maarten is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in the Caribbean. It occupies the southern part of the island of Saint Martin, which is divided between the Netherlands and France, with a total land area of 34 km². St. Maarten is known for its beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and duty-free shopping.


Does the Caribbean border Mexico?

Yes. A small part of Mexico, specifically the eastern Yucatan Peninsula, borders the Caribbean Sea. So that area is sometimes referred to as "the Mexican Caribbean".