Currency
The local currency in Curacao is the Netherlands Antillean guilder (also called the florin), which is abbreviated as Nafl. Or Ang. U.S. dollars circulate freely, so it is possible to get by using only American dollars or credit cards. Please note that vendors can rarely supply change in U.S. currency. The U.S. dollar is at a stable rate.
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Language
Dutch is the official language of Curacao, but Papiamento,
(a combination of Dutch, Portugese, Spanish and English)
is widely spoken. English is often used in tourist areas.
Events
These events have a tendency to change venue and date rapidly. We strongly suggest calling or writing the Tourist Board to get exact information.
* New Year's Day, January 1
* Chinese New Year, January
* Carnival, January
* Carnival Monday
* Harvest Festival, March
* International Sailing Regatta, March
* Carnival, Week before Lent
* Good Friday
* Easter
* Easter Monday
* Queen Juliana's Birthday, April 30
* Labor Day, May 1
* Curacao Flag Day, July 2
* St. Nicholas' Day, December
* Christmas Day, December 25
* Boxing Day, December 26
Population
The population of Curacao is estimated at 171,000.
Sailing
Telecommunications
To call Curacao from the United States, dial the international access code 011, the country code 599, the area code 9, then the seven digit local number.
Weather
The average temperature in Curacao is about 80 degrees year round. Cooling tradewinds blow constantly from the east, picking up in the spring months. The rainy season, which is between October and February, is usually marked by short, occasional showers, mostly at night, and continued sunny weather during the day. Total annual rainfall averages only 22 inches. For up to date forecasts and satellite