Statia Day is a national holiday celebrated in the Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius, a special municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.[1][2] It celebrates the "First Salute", when Sint Eustatius (known locally as Statia) became the first country to recognize the United States.[2]
| Statia Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by |  Sint Eustatius |
| Type | National |
| Date | 16 November |
References
edit- ^ "Sint Eustatius travel".
- ^ a b Gibbs, Natasja (18 November 2018). "Statia Day: Islanders celebrate with mixed feelings". Caribisch Netwerk. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
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