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Who do the ABC islands belong to?
the Netherlands
In 1954, the ABC islands became part of the Netherlands Antilles, which gave them political autonomy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In 1986 Aruba withdrew from the Netherlands Antilles, becoming a separate country within the kingdom.
What continent does Bonaire belong to?
South America
Caribbean Netherlands/Continent
Which country owns Bonaire?
Governance. Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba are part of the Netherlands, which is one of four countries in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The islands are special municipalities of the Netherlands. Unlike normal municipalities, the islands are not part of a Dutch province.
What continent are the Caribbean islands in?
North America
South America
Caribbean/Continent
Where are the ABC islands?
Aruba
The Caribbean islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao are the three western-most islands of the Leeward Antilles in the South Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela. They are collectively known as the ABC islands.
Where are the ABC islands in the United States?
The ABC Islands is the colloquial name for the Alaskan islands of Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof in the northern part of the Alexander Archipelago.
Is Bonaire North or South America?
Bonaire lies about 80 kilometres (50 mi) off the coast of Venezuela on the continental shelf of South America, and is thus geologically considered a part of the continent.
What continent is Haiti in?
North America
Haiti/Continent
Is Curacao part of the Netherlands?
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is made up of 4 countries: Aruba, Curaçao, St Maarten and the Netherlands. The Netherlands includes 3 public bodies located in the Caribbean region: Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba.
What continent is Jamaica in?
Jamaica/Continent
Where is located West Indies?
The West Indies are a chain of islands located in the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. This chain of islands runs from the north, close to the US State of Florida, all the way south to the northern shores of South America.
Is the Caribbean South or North America?
Yes, the Caribbean is a part of North America. The Caribbean, also known as West Indies, includes a number of islands and archipelagos (more than 700 islands), stretched across the Caribbean sea.