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St Eustatius
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C annon at Statia Fort, St Eustatius

C re a tive C om m ons / Se rge Me lk i

C annon at Statia Fort, St Eustatius

C re a tive C om m ons / Se rge Me lk i

St Eustatius
Required Clothing

Tropical lightweights and cottons are worn throughout the year.

Umbrellas or light waterproofs are also advisable.

Electricity
110 volts AC, 60Hz. Plugs with two flat prongs are in use.

Social Conventions
Dutch customs are still important throughout the former Netherlands
Antilles, but US influences from the Virgin Islands nearby are dominant
on St Eustatius. It is conventional to shake hands on meeting someone.
Dress is casual and lightweight cottons are advised. Bathing suits
should be confined to the beach and poolside areas only. It is common
to dress up in the evening.

Language
Dutch is the official language. Papiamento (a mixture of African, Dutch,
English, Portuguese and Spanish) is the commonly used lingua franca.
English and Spanish are also widely spoken.

Shopping
Opening Hours

Eating
Regional Specialities

Mon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1400-1800.

Pickled conch shell meat.
Grilled spicy fish.

 Lobster.

Credit Cards
MasterCard and Visa are accepted in large
establishments.

Tipping
Waiters expect a 10% tip.

Exchange Rates

Food Drink

AUD 1 = USD 0.89

EUR 1 = USD 1.00
GBP 1 = USD 1.19
USD 1 = USD 0.75
Rates c orrec t as of 1 0 D ec 2 0 1 3

Water on the island is considered safe to

drink. Bottled mineral water is widely
available. Milk is pasteurised and dairy
products are safe for consumption. Local
meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables
are generally considered safe to eat.

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