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Neighboring Countries of Curacao
Curacao has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Neighbouring countries (#162 of 236)
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Total land borders
364 km
Coastline
444
Area in km²
- Curacao
- Neighbouring countries
Geography of Curacao
Location
Caribbean, an island in the Caribbean Sea, 55 km off the coast of Venezuela
Area
444 km² — more than twice the size of Washington, D.C.
Terrain
Generally low, hilly terrain
Climate
Tropical marine climate, ameliorated by northeast trade winds, results in mild temperatures; semiarid with average rainfall of 60 cm/year
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Mt. Christoffel 372 m. Lowest: Caribbean Sea 0 m.
Natural resources
Calcium phosphates, protected harbors, hot springs
Natural hazards
Curacao is south of the Caribbean hurricane belt and is rarely threatened
Good to know
Curaçao is a part of the Windward Islands (southern) group in the Lesser Antilles
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Curacao
How many countries border Curacao?
Curacao has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
Is Curacao landlocked?
No. Curacao has 364 km of coastline.
What is the highest point of Curacao?
Mt. Christoffel 372 m. The lowest point is Caribbean Sea 0 m.
Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).