Geography
Curaçao is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 12.116667, -68.933333; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
North America
Curaçao
Curaçao is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Willemstad
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 156.1 thousand
- Area
- 444 km²
- Currency
- Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG)
- Official language
- English, Dutch, Papiamento
- Calling code
- +599
- Internet TLD
- .cw
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
Curaçao map preview: 12.12, -68.93
People and Culture
Curaçao uses English, Dutch, Papiamento in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Curaçao varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Curaçao is recorded with the official name Country of Curaçao. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Willemstad
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Willemstad
- Time zone data: UTC-04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Curaçao is grouped under North America.
- Curaçao has a listed area of 444 km².
- Curaçao is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Curaçao
What is the capital of Curaçao?
The capital of Curaçao is Willemstad.
What continent is Curaçao in?
Curaçao is in North America.
What currency does Curaçao use?
Curaçao uses the Netherlands Antillean guilder.
What language is spoken in Curaçao?
English, Dutch, Papiamento is listed for Curaçao in this database.