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Curaçao is one of the five islands of the Netherlands Antilles in the Caribbean. It is located 40 miles off the coast of Venezuela, 42 miles east of Aruba, and 30 miles west of Bonaire. Curaçao is the largest of the five islands and the government of the Netherlands Antilles is located here. The island is about 62 km long and 14 km wide (4 km at its narrowest point in the middle of the island). About 150.000 people live on the island. The local language is Papiamentu (or Papiamento), the official language is Dutch, and English and Spanish are widely spoken. Curaçao is an island with many small and beautiful beaches surrounded by clear and refreshing water.
On August 23, 1996, Attila moved to Curaçao and lived there for about two years, leaving the island on July 18, 1998. Hopefully one day we'll be able to move back to this paradise.

Beaches in Curaçao are small sandy bays with crystal clear water. On weekends many people go to the beach, but during the week you might find yourself alone on many beaches. Most beaches are located on the southern coast of the island and the water is calm. The northern coast is rocky and the sea is very rough. A few beaches are within minutes from the city, but most of them are in Banda 'Bou, the northwestern part of the island. Some beaches have restaurants and facilities (usually the ones that charge entrance), others are more simple. Some of the favorite beaches are Playa Knip, Cas Abou, Porto Marie, Playa Kalki, Barbara Beach, and Mambo Beach. Just about every beach is good for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Scuba Diving is a breathtaking experience here. Curaçao is known for its underwater paradise consisting of coral reefs and sponge formations with thousands of colorful tropical fish. The water is pleasant and the visibility is excellent. Spear fishing, breaking or removing corals or shells is forbidden to preserve and protect the under-water life. Curaçao has over forty dive spots, some of which are only accessible by boat. However, many dive spots are accessible from beaches which allows for a nice combination of beach time and diving. Occasionally flying fish follow the dive boats and they sometimes fly next to the boat for several seconds. At the Seaquarium divers can enjoy encounters with stingrays, turtles, all kinds of tropical fish, and can even feed sharks and have their picture taken. Many dive operators and several diving schools offer their services: joining boat dives and renting equipment is not a problem; becoming a certified diver can be accomplished in a few days and courses are offered in many languages.

Sightseeing on Curaçao comes in many flavors. Of course, beaches and scuba diving are one of the main attractions. The Seaquarium displays many fish and sea-life and the under-water observatory lets even non-divers observe the aquatic world. While driving out to Westpoint, a stop at Boca Tabla is highly recommended. Landhouses are worth a visit for their architecture and history, especially landhouse Brievengat, Chobolobo, and Knip. Many old buildings in Punda and Otrabanda have been restored and renovated and give a nice insight into the early settlers' lives. Curaçao is also the home of the oldest Synagogue in the Western Hemisphere and an old Jewish cemetery. For hiking fans, the Christoffel Park is a nice but hot place to visit. A tour of the