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Bonaire
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Queen Juliana made Bonaire a Dutch protectorate in 1954, keeping the country on a long leash. Searching for new economic vigour (and something sexier than salt farming), the island found it in tourism. Thousands of American and Dutch soldiers stationed on the island during WWII fell under its charm, and internment camps for German prisoners were handily converted to hotels.
Area:
285 sq km
110 sq miles
Population:
13,000
Time Zone:
GMT/UTC -4 ()
Languages:
Dutch (official)
Papiamento (other)
English (other)
Spanish; Castilian (other)
Religion:
Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish
Currency:
Netherlands Antilles Guilder (NAf)
Electricity:
110-130V 50HzHz
Electric Plug Details:
European plug with two circular metal pins |
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Greetings Assi.
I'll tell you what, when I visit this country I will be prepared after studying your note.
The Photo is wonderful with a fantastic POV...flying, mountain...what? The green strip of shallow water is very inviting and your photo captures the life quite well.
Chris
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