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Facts at a Glance
Curaçao
Population
140.000 inhabitants from very different ethnic backgrounds. The biggest groups are African descendants, West Europeans, Sarphatic Jews, Portugese, Chinese, people from India and immigrants from surrounding islands.
Political system
Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Locals have Dutch nationality and carry European Union passports. The form of government is a parliamentary democracy, based on underlying premises such as freedom of association, the right to form political parties, freedom of the press, and freedom of speech.
The island has two levels of government -a central (federal) and an insular (territorial) level- The Central Government's jurisdiction covers mostly state affairs (legislation) and includes police, communications, taxation, public health, education, economic control, the establishment of enterprises, labor legislation, money and banking, and foreign currency. The Island Government is responsible for the island territory affairs; it manages its own territorial affairs and has the power to enact laws. The island's government is responsible for the infrastructure, harbors, etc.
Religion
More than 70% of the population is catholic. Important groups are Protestants, Jews and Muslims.
Language
Curaçao's culture embraces many languages. Although Dutch is the official language in Curaçao, and English and Spanish are also widely spoken, many residents speak Papiamentu - a Creole mixture of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, English, and Arawak. Historians believe that Papiamentu originated in the 17th century as means of communication between slaves, who hailed from various African regions, and their Portugese masters. Unlike other Creole languages, Papiamentu is spoken through all levels of society. This Curacao language has become a major element of the island's identity.
Currency
Curaçao's currency is the Netherlands Antillean guilder (also called the florin), which is abbreviated as Nafl. The 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 Curaçao money in U.S. currency. The U.S. dollar is at a stable rate.
US$ 1 = Nafl. 1.77-cash
US$ 1 = Nafl. 1.78-traveler s check
Exchange rates may vary slightly at stores and hotels. You can find daily exchange rate information at one of our local banks.
Visa & Documents
To be considered a tourist to Curaçao, vacationers must be visiting the island for three months or less and cannot be employed while on the island. If you are planning to stay longer than three months, you must get special documentation. When vacationing on the island, travelers should make sure to have the following documents:
-A valid passport accompanied by any of the following: voter's registration card or birth certificate (U.S. citizens), British visitors' passport (U.K. citizens), and Canadian Immigration of Identification Certificate (Canadian citizens)
-A return ticket
-The necessary documents for returning to their home country or for further travel elsewhere.
Citizens of the following countries must have visas in order to visit Curaçao:
"Albania
"Bulgary
"China*
"Cuba
"Dominican Republic
"Haiti"
* Except holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport
Visitors requiring a visa must apply for it at least one month before departure. Travelers must also have proof of sufficient funds to support their stay on the island. Customs officials may not always ask to see proof of funds, but it is best to have this information in case the situation occurs.
140.000 inhabitants from very different ethnic backgrounds. The biggest groups are African descendants, West Europeans, Sarphatic Jews, Portugese, Chinese, people from India and immigrants from surrounding islands.
Political system
Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Locals have Dutch nationality and carry European Union passports. The form of government is a parliamentary democracy, based on underlying premises such as freedom of association, the right to form political parties, freedom of the press, and freedom of speech.
The island has two levels of government -a central (federal) and an insular (territorial) level- The Central Government's jurisdiction covers mostly state affairs (legislation) and includes police, communications, taxation, public health, education, economic control, the establishment of enterprises, labor legislation, money and banking, and foreign currency. The Island Government is responsible for the island territory affairs; it manages its own territorial affairs and has the power to enact laws. The island's government is responsible for the infrastructure, harbors, etc.
Religion
More than 70% of the population is catholic. Important groups are Protestants, Jews and Muslims.
Language
Curaçao's culture embraces many languages. Although Dutch is the official language in Curaçao, and English and Spanish are also widely spoken, many residents speak Papiamentu - a Creole mixture of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, English, and Arawak. Historians believe that Papiamentu originated in the 17th century as means of communication between slaves, who hailed from various African regions, and their Portugese masters. Unlike other Creole languages, Papiamentu is spoken through all levels of society. This Curacao language has become a major element of the island's identity.
Currency
Curaçao's currency is the Netherlands Antillean guilder (also called the florin), which is abbreviated as Nafl. The 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 Curaçao money in U.S. currency. The U.S. dollar is at a stable rate.
US$ 1 = Nafl. 1.77-cash
US$ 1 = Nafl. 1.78-traveler s check
Exchange rates may vary slightly at stores and hotels. You can find daily exchange rate information at one of our local banks.
Visa & Documents
To be considered a tourist to Curaçao, vacationers must be visiting the island for three months or less and cannot be employed while on the island. If you are planning to stay longer than three months, you must get special documentation. When vacationing on the island, travelers should make sure to have the following documents:
-A valid passport accompanied by any of the following: voter's registration card or birth certificate (U.S. citizens), British visitors' passport (U.K. citizens), and Canadian Immigration of Identification Certificate (Canadian citizens)
-A return ticket
-The necessary documents for returning to their home country or for further travel elsewhere.
Citizens of the following countries must have visas in order to visit Curaçao:
"Albania
"Bulgary
"China*
"Cuba
"Dominican Republic
"Haiti"
* Except holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport
Visitors requiring a visa must apply for it at least one month before departure. Travelers must also have proof of sufficient funds to support their stay on the island. Customs officials may not always ask to see proof of funds, but it is best to have this information in case the situation occurs.
" Kampuchea
" Libya
" North Korea
" Romania
" All former Soviet States
" Former Yugoslavian Rep. Macedonia
" Vietnam
" Libya
" North Korea
" Romania
" All former Soviet States
" Former Yugoslavian Rep. Macedonia
" Vietnam
