Willemstad


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Wil·lem·stad

 (vĭl′əm-stät′)
The capital of Curaçao, located on the island's southern coast. Founded in 1634, it is a free port, tourist resort, and industrial center.
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Willemstad

(Dutch ˈwɪləmstɑt)
n
(Placename) a port on the SW coast of Curaçao, and that island's capital; formerly the capital of the Netherlands Antilles until their dissolution in 2010: important for refining Venezuelan oil. Pop: 137 000 (2005 est)
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Wil•lem•stad

(ˈvɪl əmˌstɑt)

n.
a seaport on the island of Curaçao, in the S West Indies: capital of the Netherlands Antilles. 50,000.
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Thomas; and Samana, Dominican Republic; an 11-night Southern Caribbean trek with visits to Key West, Florida; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; and George Town, Grand Cayman; as well as a brand new 11-night 'Touch Canal' itinerary, sailing to Cozumel, Mexico; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; the Panama Canal; Colon, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; and George Town, Grand Cayman.
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1804 - Vice-Admiral William Bligh ends siege of Fort Amsterdam, Willemstad
Willemstad's floating fish and vegetable market provides the ideal spot for local fisherman and gardeners to sell their latest catch or produce, while the gorgeous Curacao Baroque architecture and bright-colored buildings will remind you that you're in a different place.
The resorts are situated in downtown Oranjestad, the capital city of Aruba, and adjacent to the port and downtown Willemstad, the capital city of Curacao.
Founded in 1851, it is headquartered in Willemstad, Curacao.
Wilhelminalaan 13, Willemstad, Curaao via registration number 131879.