Curaçao,
the island under the sun and surrounded by crystal clear blue
sea. With its picturesque capital of Willemstad, it
is unique for those who appreciate history,
nature, art and life. Curaçao
is located in the Caribbean sea at 35 miles North of Venezuela
and is approximately 180 square miles (472 square km’s),
38 miles long (62 km’s) and 7.2 miles (14 km’s)
at its broadest point. It’s warm weather year round is
a pleasant aspect for all. The average temperature is 82F
/ 27C. Only in the rainseason of November and December rainfall
may reach 21" / 53.3cm. Luckily Curaçao is located
outside of the hurricane belt. Because of this most sail yachts
seek protection here during the hurricane season. Curaçao
has a population of approximately 145,000 joyous people living
together. The currency used on Curaçao is the Netherlands
Antilles Florin. The exchange rate with the US Dollar fluctuates
lightly around FL1.79 for each $1.
Willemstad
is structured as a double-city along the St.Anna Bay (the
harbor) with on the east side Punda
(Point) and on the west side Otrobanda (other side). The oldest
connection between the two sides is the Emma bridge, named
to Queen Emma of Holland. The Emma bridge is a unique example
of a pontoon bridge and dates from 1887. It has been build
by an American engineer, Leonard B. Smith. The Caribbean waves
at the entrance of the harbor gives the bridge a rhythmic
movement, therefore its nickname is "swinging lady".
In the front Fort Amsterdam with the palace of the Governor
of the Netherlands Antilles.
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Curaçao,
the island under the sun and surrounded by crystal clear blue
sea. With its picturesque capital of Willemstad, it
is unique for those who appreciate 
Punda
(Point) and on the west side Otrobanda (other side). The oldest
connection between the two sides is the Emma bridge, named
to Queen Emma of Holland. The Emma bridge is a unique example
of a pontoon bridge and dates from 1887. It has been build
by an American engineer, Leonard B. Smith. The Caribbean waves
at the entrance of the harbor gives the bridge a rhythmic
movement, therefore its nickname is "swinging lady".
In the front Fort Amsterdam with the palace of the Governor
of the Netherlands Antilles.