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Curacao Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Curacao including Willemstad, the capital city of Curacao |
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| Name of the country: | Curacao | Capital city: | Willemstad |
| Geographical coordinates of Curacao: | 12 10 N, 69 00 W | Geographical coordinates of Willemstad: | 12 06 N 68 55 W |
| Location of Curacao: | Caribbean, an island in the Caribbean Sea, 30 nm off the coast of Venezuela | Continent / area: | Central America and the Caribbean |
| The area of Curacao: | total: 444 sq km; land: 444 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Curacao: | more than twice the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Curacao: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m, highest point: Mt. Christoffel 372 m | The climate of Curacao: | tropical marine climate, ameliorated by northeast trade winds, results in mild temperatures: semiarid with average rainfall of 60 cm/year |
| Land use of Curacao: | agricultural land: 10%; arable land 10%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 0%; forest: 0%; other: 90% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | N/A |
| Geographical notes of Curacao: | Curacao is a part of the Windward Islands (southern) group | The terrain of Curacao: | generally low, hilly terrain |
| Land boundaries of Curacao: | 0 km | Borders countries of Curacao: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Curacao: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive fishing zone: 12 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Curacao
Are you traveling to Curacao? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Central America and the Caribbean, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Caribbean, an island in the Caribbean Sea, 30 nm off the coast of Venezuela.
Did you know that the legal system of Curacao is based on Dutch civil law system with some English common law influence?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Curacao, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 550 km), and the most crowded areas in this country are: WILLEMSTAD (capital) 145,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 89.3% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Curacao: 149,035 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.42% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Papiamento (official language) (a creole language that is a mixture of Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, and, to a lesser extent, French, as well as elements of African languages and the language of the Arawak) 81.2%, Dutch (official language) 8%, Spanish 4%, English (official language) 2.9%, other 3.9% (2001 census). These days, Curacao has to face a net migration rate of -1.3 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Curacao nowadays; Afro-Caribbean majority; Dutch, French, Latin American, East Asian, South Asian, Jewish minorities.
The right to vote in Curacao can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; see the Netherlands.
In case if you plan to visit Curacao for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Curacao are: King’s Day, 27 April 1967.
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Curacao, these are the most likely dangers you might face: Curacao is south of the Caribbean hurricane belt and is rarely threatened. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Willemstad and/or Curacao?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Curacao, the population has to face a death rate of 8.3 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Curacao
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Curacao. Here they are: Papiamento (official language) (a creole language that is a mixture of Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, and, to a lesser extent, French, as well as elements of African languages and the language of the Arawak) 81.2%, Dutch (official language) 8%, Spanish 4%, English (official language) 2.9%, other 3.9% (2001 census).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .cw
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical marine climate, ameliorated by northeast trade winds, results in mild temperatures: semiarid with average rainfall of 60 cm/year.
Its capital city is Willemstad, where the local time zone is UTC-4, which is 1 hour ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Willemstad: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Curacao; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m, highest point: Mt. Christoffel 372 m. The length of its total coastline are: 364 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Curacao; N/A.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: Curacao is south of the Caribbean hurricane belt and is rarely threatened.
For your traveling options, there are N/A airports and N/A heliports in Curacao all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 550 km.
Background of Curacao
Like every nation, Curacao also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Originally settled by Arawak Indians, Curacao was seized by the Dutch in 1634 along with the neighboring island of Bonaire. Once the center of the Caribbean slave trade, Curacao was hard hit economically by the abolition of slavery in 1863. Its prosperity (and that of neighboring Aruba) was restored in the early 20th century with the construction of the Isla Refineria to service the newly discovered Venezuelan oil fields. In 1954, Curacao and several other Dutch Caribbean possessions were reorganized as the Netherlands Antilles, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In referenda in 2005 and 2009, the citizens of Curacao voted to become a self-governing country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The change in status became effective in October 2010 with the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
