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Independence from the Netherlands was granted in 1975. Five years later the civilian government was replaced by a military regime that soon declared a socialist republic. It continued to rule through a succession of nominally civilian administrations until 1987, when international pressure finally brought about a democratic election. |
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Information Source: [CIA World Fact Book] |
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A former Dutch colony. Independence from the Netherlands was granted in 1975. Five years later the civilian government was replaced by a military regime that soon declared a socialist republic. It continued to rule through a succession of nominally civilian administrations until 1987, when international pressure finally brought about a democratic election. From the CIA World Factbook 2000. Not Wikified. * History? * Geography? * People? * Government? * Economy? * Communications? * Transportation? * Military? * [Transnational issues]? |
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