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Fort Oranje is a historic coastal fort in Oranjestad on Sint Eustatius, a Dutch Caribbean island. The present fortifications are associated with Dutch settlement in the seventeenth century and occupy a prominent site above the harbor. The fort is also known for the cannon salute exchanged with an American vessel in 1776, an event often cited in accounts of early diplomatic recognition of the United States.
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How good is Fort Oranje?
Fort Oranje scores 5.98/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Fortress category.
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