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Willemstad, Curacao
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Curacao Travel Guide
Key Facts
Area:
444 sq km (171 sq miles).
Population:
135,000 (2008)
Population density:
126 per sq mile.
Capital:
Willemstad. Population: 125,000 (UN estimate 2001, including suburbs).
Government:
Automous within the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Head of state:
HM Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands, represented locally by Governor Frits Goedgedrag since 2002.
Head of government:
Prime Minister Emily de Jongh-Elhage, since 2006.
Electricity:
110/130 volts AC, 50Hz.
Colourful Curaçao is a vibrant mix of cultures - from the colonial architecture of the Dutch to the mouth-watering cuisine of the Creole. The island's handsome UNESCO heritage capital of Willemstad offers visitors a window into the past with its pastel-coloured houses and cobblestone plazas.
While elsewhere, the island's rolling desert plains hide a myriad of scenic gems, from hidden rocky coves trimmed by massive cliffs, to long sandy beaches flanked by clear blue-green water. Leafy nature trails offer quiet seclusion while music-filled malls bustle with bag-laden shoppers and cut-price deals.
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