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[[Image:View_from_Mt_Scenery,_Saba.jpg|thumb|center|420px|Saba, View from Mt. Scenery]] | |||
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| | One theory for the island's name is that it is derived from the Arawak Indian word for "rock", which was "siba" | ||
| | == Getting started with Saba research == | ||
== Jurisdictions == | |||
| | Its current major settlements include: | ||
*The Bottom | |||
*Windwardside | |||
*Hell's Gate and | |||
*St. Johns. | |||
== Research Tools == | |||
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== Did you know? == | |||
Saba is home to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saba_University_School_of_Medicine Saba University School of Medicine], which was established by American expatriates in coordination with the Netherlands government. The school adds over 300 residents when classes are in session, and it is the prime educational attraction. A.M. Edwards Medical Center is the major provider of healthcare for local residents. | |||
== Help Wanted == | |||
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Bonaire and Saba Opt for U.S. Dollar as New Official Currency as the island moves forward with a new state structure with closer ties to Holland. The sister island of Saba, has also chosen the U.S. Dollar for its official currency. Read [http://www.bonaireinsider.com/index.php/bonaireinsider/bonaire_opts_for_us_dollar_as_new_official_currency/ more...] | |||
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*[[Saba Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] | |||
*[[Saba Biography|Biography]] | |||
*[[Saba Cemeteries|Cemeteries]] | |||
*[[Saba Census|Census]] | |||
*[[Saba Church Directories|Church Directories]] | |||
*[[Saba Church History|Church History]] | |||
*[[Saba Church Records|Church Records]] | |||
*[[Saba Civil Registration|Civil Registration]] | |||
*[[Saba Court Records|Court Records]] | |||
*[[Saba Directories|Directories]] | |||
*[[Saba Emigration and Immigration|Emigration & Immigration]] | |||
*[[Saba Gazetteers|Gazetteers]] | |||
*[[Saba Geography|Geography]] | |||
*[[Saba Genealogy|Genealogy]] | |||
*[[Saba Historical Geography|Historical Geography]] | |||
*[[Saba History|History]] | |||
*[[Saba Land and Property|Land and Property]] | |||
*[[Saba Language and Languages|Languages]] | |||
*[[Saba Maps|Maps]] | |||
*[[Saba Military Records|Military Records]] | |||
*[[Saba Newspapers|Newspapers]] | |||
*[[Saba Nobility|Nobility]] | |||
*[[Saba Names, Personal|Personal Names]] | |||
*[[Saba Place Names|Place Names]] | |||
*[[Saba Probate Records|Probate Records]] | |||
*[[Saba Schools|Schools]] | |||
*[[Saba Social Life and Customs|Social Life and Customs]] | |||
*[[Saba Societies|Societies]] | |||
*[[Saba Taxation|Taxation]] | |||
*[[Saba Voting Records|Voting Records]] | |||
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Revision as of 23:48, 12 May 2012
Getting started with Saba research[edit | edit source]Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]Its current major settlements include:
Research Tools[edit | edit source]Featured Content[edit | edit source]Did you know?[edit | edit source]Saba is home to the Saba University School of Medicine, which was established by American expatriates in coordination with the Netherlands government. The school adds over 300 residents when classes are in session, and it is the prime educational attraction. A.M. Edwards Medical Center is the major provider of healthcare for local residents. Help Wanted[edit | edit source]In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:
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