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The Netherland Antilles is composed of 5 islands in the Caribbean Sea. In 1499 the first of these islands, Curacao, was discovered by Spainish explorer Alonzo de Ojeda. In 1527 Spain took control of Curacao & the neighbouring islands of Bonaire & Aruba. These islands were inhabited by peaceful Arawak indians. The northern islands which complete the Netherland Antilles were inhabited by fierce Carib indians. These islands were first sighted by Columbus in 1493. [BM] {EB}
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