People of Netherlands Antilles
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Dutch Antillean(s).
Population (2002): 125,599.
Annual growth rate (2002): -0.01%.
Ethnic groups: Mixed black 85%, Carib Amerindian, White, East Asian.
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Seventh-day Adventist.
Language: Dutch (official), Papiamento (a Spanish-Portuguese-Dutch-English dialect) predominates, English widely spoken, Spanish.
Education: Literacy--96.4% Curacao; 96.3% Netherlands Antilles (2001).
Health (1999 est.): Infant mortality rate (2002 est.)--7.38 deaths/1,000 live births. Life expectancy--female, 77.46 yrs. (2001); male, 72.96 yrs.
Work force (56,549, 2002): Agriculture--1%; industry--8%; services--91%.
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