CWTechnical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code CW
Below, you can find technical information regarding the CW code, which represents Curaçao within the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.
General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | Country Code CWRelated Codes CUW531UCOfficial Name Curaçao Official Name (Native) Kòrsou (Papiamento) Common Name Curaçao Common Name (Native) Kòrsou (Papiamento) Flag |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | Continent North America Region CaribbeanSouthern Caribbean Area 444 km² Landlocked No Coordinates of Capital Willemstad (12.108, -68.935) Terrain generally low, hilly terrain Climate tropical marine climate, ameliorated by northeast trade winds, results in mild temperaturessemiarid with average rainfall of 60 cm/year |
Administrative & Political Essential political and administrative details. | |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | Population 152,849 Nationality Noun: Curacaoan Adjective: Curacaoan; Dutch Distribution largest concentration on the island is Willemstad; smaller settlements near the coast can be found throughout the island, particularly in the northwest Official Languages |
National Symbols National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers. | National Anthem "Himmo di Korsou" (Anthem of Curacao) National Holiday King's Day (birthday of King WILLEM-ALEXANDER), 27 April (1967) National Symbols laraha (citrus tree) National Colors blue, yellow, white |
Economy Currency, GDP, and other key economic information. | Currency ANG – Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ƒ)GDP $4.312 billion (2023 est.) Measurement Units Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C) |
Infrastructure Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce. | Calling Code +5999 |
Curaçao is a dependent territory and an island situated in the Caribbean Sea, 55 km off the coastline of Venezuela.
*The map highlights the location of Curaçao.
nl-CW – Dutch (Curaçao)
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