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Facts at a Glance
Capital
Kralendijk.
Population
Bonaire's census office reported that the population was 14,006 inhabitants as of December, 2006, which gives Bonaire Island a population density of 49 inhabitants per km².
Political system
The Netherlands Antilles government is based on a parliamentary democracy, and Parliament comprises a council of ministers and a prime minister. Bonaire, the second largest of all the Netherlands Antilles runs its internal affairs through an elected legislative council, an advisory council, and executive council, comprising elected members of the island council. A lieutenant governor, who is appointed by the queen, lives in Kralendijk and oversees local issues.
The seat of the Netherlands Antilles government lies in Willemstad, Curaçao. Bonaire and each of the other four islands within the association maintain control over internal affairs, but it is the central government based in Curaçao that regulates police affairs, post, telecommunications, aviation, public health, and education, among others.
Economy
Over the years, Bonaire has developed an economy based on tourism, oil transference, salt production, and some light industry such as apparel manufacture and rice processing. By far, the oldest surviving industry on the island lies in the salt. Salt pans cover 10% of Bonaire's surface, and the island produces 441,000 tons (400,000 metric tons) per year. This is the only spot today where salt is commercially produced. Bonaire also grows a variety of fruit and vegetables; in particular, it is a major producer and exporter of aloes.
Religion
Religion is an integral part of life of many Bonaire residents, as well as a strong part of the cultural history of Bonaire, and there are quite a number of churches of all types on the island. While at present all Bonairean churches are Christian, an Islamic mosque is being built.
On this link will find a list of the various place of worship on Bonaire.
http://www.infobonaire.com/religion.html
Language
Dutch is the official language. Papiamento (a mixture of Portuguese, African, Spanish, Dutch and English) is the commonly used lingua franca. English and Spanish are also widely spoken.
Currency
U.S. currency, travelers' checks and major credit cards are welcome everywhere. The local currency in the Netherlands Antilles is the NA or Guilder, and is pegged to the U.S. dollar. The NA Florin is fixed at the exchange rate of 1.77 to the dollar for cash and 1.78 for traveler's cheques; most stores and businesses exchange it at 1.75. Other currencies including Canadian Dollars, Deutsche Mark, English Pound Sterling, French Francs, Dutch Guilders, Venezuelan Bolivars and Aruba Florin can also be exchanged. You can spend dollars everywhere, but will likely receive your change in guilders.
Be sure to have your passport or positive ID when changing traveler's cheques at banks.
Visa and Documents
Citizens of most countries in the world do not need a visa for their entry to our island. However, effective January 1, 2005, some nations are required to have a visa for stays of up to 3 months (90 days) in the Dutch Caribbean. US and Canadian citizens must have a valid Passport and a return or ongoing ticket. A Birth Certificate with a picture ID is also acceptable for entry into Bonaire.
On the next link you can check the list of countries that need a visa to enter Bonaire.
http://www.infobonaire.com/entryrequirements.html
Kralendijk.
Population
Bonaire's census office reported that the population was 14,006 inhabitants as of December, 2006, which gives Bonaire Island a population density of 49 inhabitants per km².
Political system
The Netherlands Antilles government is based on a parliamentary democracy, and Parliament comprises a council of ministers and a prime minister. Bonaire, the second largest of all the Netherlands Antilles runs its internal affairs through an elected legislative council, an advisory council, and executive council, comprising elected members of the island council. A lieutenant governor, who is appointed by the queen, lives in Kralendijk and oversees local issues.
The seat of the Netherlands Antilles government lies in Willemstad, Curaçao. Bonaire and each of the other four islands within the association maintain control over internal affairs, but it is the central government based in Curaçao that regulates police affairs, post, telecommunications, aviation, public health, and education, among others.
Economy
Over the years, Bonaire has developed an economy based on tourism, oil transference, salt production, and some light industry such as apparel manufacture and rice processing. By far, the oldest surviving industry on the island lies in the salt. Salt pans cover 10% of Bonaire's surface, and the island produces 441,000 tons (400,000 metric tons) per year. This is the only spot today where salt is commercially produced. Bonaire also grows a variety of fruit and vegetables; in particular, it is a major producer and exporter of aloes.
Religion
Religion is an integral part of life of many Bonaire residents, as well as a strong part of the cultural history of Bonaire, and there are quite a number of churches of all types on the island. While at present all Bonairean churches are Christian, an Islamic mosque is being built.
On this link will find a list of the various place of worship on Bonaire.
http://www.infobonaire.com/religion.html
Language
Dutch is the official language. Papiamento (a mixture of Portuguese, African, Spanish, Dutch and English) is the commonly used lingua franca. English and Spanish are also widely spoken.
Currency
U.S. currency, travelers' checks and major credit cards are welcome everywhere. The local currency in the Netherlands Antilles is the NA or Guilder, and is pegged to the U.S. dollar. The NA Florin is fixed at the exchange rate of 1.77 to the dollar for cash and 1.78 for traveler's cheques; most stores and businesses exchange it at 1.75. Other currencies including Canadian Dollars, Deutsche Mark, English Pound Sterling, French Francs, Dutch Guilders, Venezuelan Bolivars and Aruba Florin can also be exchanged. You can spend dollars everywhere, but will likely receive your change in guilders.
Be sure to have your passport or positive ID when changing traveler's cheques at banks.
Visa and Documents
Citizens of most countries in the world do not need a visa for their entry to our island. However, effective January 1, 2005, some nations are required to have a visa for stays of up to 3 months (90 days) in the Dutch Caribbean. US and Canadian citizens must have a valid Passport and a return or ongoing ticket. A Birth Certificate with a picture ID is also acceptable for entry into Bonaire.
On the next link you can check the list of countries that need a visa to enter Bonaire.
http://www.infobonaire.com/entryrequirements.html
Bonaire
