![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It is no secret that Bonaire’s main source of income comes from the tourism industry. In fact, temperatures in Bonaire are really hot during the 12 months, so whenever you go, you can expect the sun to shine above you! Bonaire’s economy You can also expect to have gorgeous and warm weather all year round. The weather that is present on the island has also resulted in having a rare and somehow unique flora and fauna where you will be able to see mangroves, acacia trees and different types of cacti. But, it is fair to say that this rainy season is nothing in comparison to other nearby Caribbean islands, making Bonaire a climatologically unique destination. Bonaire’s Weatherīonaire has a short rainy season that is during winter time (from October to January). These movements were also the started point of the coral growth that has been formed as turned into a reef system. Thanks to the tectonic uplifting that has occurred during centuries, these volcanic rocks started to go up to the surface thus helping to create this small island. In fact, the base and core of this island were formed with volcanic rocks from the Washikemba formation, which, in turn, forms part of the cretaceous period and system. Like many other islands, specifically in the Caribbean area, Bonaire is of a volcanic origin. This is why tourists love this island as they are able to communicate everywhere they go.īonaire is a relatively safe island, you can read more about it in my article about Bonaire’s safety. Bonaire is relatively small as it only has a total area of 294 km², and with a population of 16.000 inhabitants from all over the world.īonaire’s capital is Kralendijk and people from the island speak several languages such as Papiamento, English, Dutch, Spanish, and even Portuguese. This Caribbean island is located to the north of another Caribbean country, Venezuela. ![]() They are also the three islands that are outside the tropical hurricane belt, making them safe and sunny throughout the year.Īnd what is the Dutch Caribbean? This term talks about all of the islands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands that are located in the Caribbean sea, which were previously part of the Netherlands Antilles. What’s more, Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao form what is called the ABC islands due to its proximity from each other. Eustatius have a special title that makes them act as if they were municipalities. Eustatius are part of the Netherlands.Įven though Bonaire is a Dutch Overseas Country and Territory, both Bonaire, Saba and St. Maarten are countries that form part of what is called The Kingdom of the Netherlands. In other words, Bonaire is not a country, in fact, it can be said that Bonaire is an (international) municipality of the Netherlands.īut whether you are looking forward to going on holiday to Bonaire, or if you are simply curious about the legal status of this Caribbean island, this article will give you all the information you need to know about whether Bonaire is a country or not. However, in 2010 The Netherlands Antilles ceased to exist, thus Bonaire then became a special entity of the Netherlands. And what is truly confusing is the fact that this Caribbean island used to form part of another extinguished country named The Netherlands Antilles. Many individuals are often confused by the legal status of islands such as Bonaire. ![]()
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