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Sint Eustatius
Known as the Golden Rock , Sint Eustatius ( known affectionately as Statia ), is an open-air museum and diving haven . It is surrounded by a beautiful marine reserve with 7 distinct dive ecosystems and a wealth of coral reef habitats . An island of only 18 square miles with a population of 3,500 , Statia offers no mass tourism , but intimate experiences await visitors to this sleepy Dutch Caribbean island .