Curaçao 🇨🇼

Curaçao 🇨🇼 is a fascinating country located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region. Officially known as Country of Curaçao, it is home to roughly 155,967 people and covers an area of about 444 square kilometres.

On this page you will find a complete profile of Curaçao — its capital Willemstad, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.

Curaçao on the map

Curaçao lies in Caribbean, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 444 square kilometres, it ranks 204th in the world by total area.

Curaçao has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.

Willemstad serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Curaçao has to offer.

Population and languages of Curaçao

Curaçao is home to approximately 155,967 residents — the 192nd largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Curaçaoans.

Curaçao is multilingual: the languages spoken include Dutch, English and Papiamento. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.

Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Curaçao rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.

Practical information about Curaçao

The official currency is the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG, symbol ƒ). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.

The international dialling code for Curaçao is +599. Websites from the country typically use the .cw internet domain.

If Curaçao came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Willemstad) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.

Fun facts about Curaçao

• Curaçao's flag emoji is 🇨🇼 — its two-letter country code is CW and its three-letter code is CUW.
• Curaçao covers 444 km², ranking 204th in the world by area.
• With about 155,967 people, Curaçao holds the 192nd spot in the world population ranking.
• Curaçao is not a full member state of the United Nations.
• Curaçao is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.

Curaçao — frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Curaçao?

The capital of Curaçao is Willemstad.

What is the population of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a population of approximately 155,967 people, ranking 192nd in the world.

Where is Curaçao located?

Curaçao is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.

What language is spoken in Curaçao?

The languages spoken in Curaçao include Dutch, English and Papiamento.

What currency is used in Curaçao?

Curaçao uses the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG).