What is the terrain and geography like in Curacao?
Geographic Location | The Caribbean |
Total Area |
171 Square Miles 444 Square Kilometers |
Land Area |
171 Square Miles 444 Square Kilometers |
Border Countries | Guadeloupe (Saint Martin) 10.2 km |
Coastline |
226 Miles 364 Kilometers |
Geographic Coordinates | 12 10 N, 69 00 W |
Terrain | Generally hilly, volcanic interiors |
Highest Point | 862 Meters |
Highest Point Location | Mount Scenery 862 m |
Lowest Point Location | Caribbean Sea 0 m |
Natural Resources | Phosphates (Curacao only), Salt (Bonaire only) |
Time Zone | UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) |