Behind the Mountain
Behind the Mountain is a locality in Sint Eustatius, Lesser Antilles. Behind the Mountain is situated nearby to the locality Miss Tini’s Land, as well as near Guyeau.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include The Quill and F. D. Roosevelt Airport.
The Quill
Volcano
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The Quill, also known as Mount Mazinga, is a stratovolcano located on the island of Sint Eustatius in the Caribbean Netherlands. The summit elevation of 601 m above sea level makes it the second highest mountain in the Netherlands.
F. D. Roosevelt Airport
Aerodrome
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F. D. Roosevelt Airport is the airport located on the Dutch Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius. It was opened as "Golden Rock Airport" in 1946 and renamed for Franklin Delano Roosevelt. F. D. Roosevelt Airport is situated 3½ km west of Behind the Mountain.
Fort Oranje
Fort Oranje is a historic fortress located in Sint Eustatius in the Dutch Caribbean. It is located in Oranjestad, the island's capital, on a cliff overlooking Oranje Bay. Fort Oranje is situated 4 km west of Behind the Mountain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oranjestad.
Oranjestad
Town
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Oranjestad is a small town of 1,038 inhabitants; it is the capital and largest town of the island of Sint Eustatius in the Caribbean Netherlands. It is not to be confused with the far larger Oranjestad in Aruba. Oranjestad is situated 3½ km west of Behind the Mountain.
Behind the Mountain
- Type: Locality
- Location: Sint Eustatius, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
17.48404° or 17° 29′ 3″ northLongitude
-62.94964° or 62° 56′ 59″ westElevation
51 metres (167 feet)Open location code
779VF3M2+J4GeoNames ID
3513927
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Miss Tini’s Land and Guyeau.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Corre Corre Baai and Mazinga.
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