Curaçao Economy and Business
• GDP: US$3.3 billion (Netherlands Antilles, 2005).
• Main exports: Petroleum products.
• Main imports: Crude petroleum, food and manufactured goods.
• Main trade partners: Venezuela, USA and The Netherlands.
• Main exports: Petroleum products.
• Main imports: Crude petroleum, food and manufactured goods.
• Main trade partners: Venezuela, USA and The Netherlands.
Economy
Curaçao is the most prosperous of the Netherlands Antilles island group. Oil refining, tourism, telecommunications, transport and the financial services sector form the bedrock of the economy.
The capital, Willemstad, is at the centre of a network of offshore banking facilities and other financial services. Curaçao also houses one of the largest dry docks in the western Caribbean. Transhipment is another key economic activity.
The capital, Willemstad, is at the centre of a network of offshore banking facilities and other financial services. Curaçao also houses one of the largest dry docks in the western Caribbean. Transhipment is another key economic activity.
Business Etiquette
Suits should be worn and punctuality is expected.
Office hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1200 and 1330-1630.
Office hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1200 and 1330-1630.
Conferences & Conventions
The World Trade Centre, Conference Centre Kura Hulanda and Tres Tan Conference Centre offer world-class convention facilities.
Business Contacts
Curaçao Chamber of Commerce and Industry
PO Box 10, Kaya Junior Salas 1, Willemstad, Curaçao
Tel: (9) 461 1451 or 3918.
Website: www.curacao-chamber.an
For further information on conferences/conventions, contact the Curaçao Tourism Development Bureau (see Contact Addresses).
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PO Box 10, Kaya Junior Salas 1, Willemstad, Curaçao
Tel: (9) 461 1451 or 3918.
Website: www.curacao-chamber.an
For further information on conferences/conventions, contact the Curaçao Tourism Development Bureau (see Contact Addresses).
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