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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code: CW

Technical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code CW

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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
CW
Related Codes
CUW531UC
Official Name
Country of 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.
Capital
Willemstad
Driving Side
Right
Time zone
UTC -4 hours
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
PapiamentoDutchEnglish
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); note - King's or Queen's Day are observed on the ruling monarch's birthday; celebrated on 26 April if 27 April is a Sunday
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
$4.271 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.

Related locale codes

nl-CW – Dutch (Curaçao)

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