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Curaçao is the largest of the six Caribbean islands that make up Netherlands Antilles (Dutch Kingdom). The island measures approximately 171 square miles and is characterized by low hilly terrain and low humidity. The average temperature about 80 ° and the island does not receive much more than 21" of rain. The highest elevation is Mount Christoffel, 1,239ft. Curaçao resides in the GMT -4 time zone. Dutch is the official language while English and Spanish are both widely spoken by the entire population. Papiamento (the common language of the Leeward Islands) is based mostly on a combination made up of Dutch, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Dining and diving are superb and all water sports can be enjoyed during the whole year. |
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