Curacao Sections Getting There Where To Stay Activities Visitor Tips Getting Married Calendar Weather Maps Information Request Curacao Main CTW Main	Maps Curacao At A Glance - Language: Dutch is the official language on Curaçao, but Papiamento is the local language. English and Spanish are widely spoken. Government: Parliamentary. Part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; full autonomy in internal affairs granted in 1954; Dutch Government responsible for defense and foreign affairs Capital: Willemstad Size: 38 miles long and from 2 to 7.5 miles wide Location: 35 miles north of Venezuela, 42 miles east of Aruba and only 2 1/2 hours by air from Miami Climate: tropical; ameliorated by northeast trade winds Electricity: Electricity is 110 - 130 volts/50 cycles, similar but not identical to the US standard. See explanation in Helpful Tips Currency: Netherlands Antilles Guilder (Florin) Driving: Driving is on the right side of the road. Rentals: A number of local and international companies are available. Minimum age 23 with valid drivers license
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