Saba

Saba is a small Caribbean island that forms a special municipality of the Netherlands as part of the Caribbean Netherlands. It lies in the Leeward Islands, about 28 kilometers (17 miles) southwest of Sint Maarten. With a land area of roughly 34 square kilometers (13 square miles), Saba is one of the more sparsely populated Dutch territories.

The island is of volcanic origin and is dominated by Mount Scenery, an extinct volcano rising to 887 meters (2,914 feet). The terrain is steep and forested, with coral reefs surrounding the coast. The Saba National Marine Park protects much of the coastal waters. The Bottom is the capital and main settlement.

Administratively, Saba has been part of the Netherlands since the 17th century and, after the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles in 2010, became a special municipality (public body) of the Netherlands, alongside Bonaire and Sint Eustatius. The official language is Dutch, while English is widely used; the currency is the United States dollar (USD).

Economy centers on tourism, driven by diving, hiking, and nature experiences. The island features the Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, noted for its short runway and cliffside approach, with air service primarily from nearby St. Maarten. The population is around two thousand residents.