Sint Eustatius

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Sint Eustatius?Northern Leeward Islands, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean Sea
2. How big is Sint Eustatius?21 square kilometers (8.1 square miles)
3. How many people live in Sint Eustatius?Approximately 3,100 inhabitants
4. What is the capital of Sint Eustatius?Oranjestad
5. What language do people speak in Sint Eustatius?Dutch (official), English (widely spoken)
6. What is the political status?Special municipality (public body) of the Netherlands

Leeward Islands: A chain of islands in the Lesser Antilles, characterized by their leeward (downwind) position relative to prevailing trade winds.
Public Body: A designation for municipalities within the Netherlands that are not part of a traditional municipality, such as the BES Islands.
Free Port: A port where goods can be landed, stored, manufactured, and re-exported without the payment of customs duties.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.