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Photo: Martin Falbisoner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.How well do you know the vibrant Caribbean country of Curaçao? Test your knowledge on its rich history, unique culture, iconic landmarks, and beautiful nature.
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Papiamento is a vibrant creole language that developed from a mix of Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, and West African languages. It is spoken by nearly all locals in their daily lives. Along with Dutch and English, Papiamento has been an officially recognized language of the country since 2007.
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Sint Anna Bay is a deep channel that splits the capital city of Willemstad into two historic halves: Punda and Otrobanda. The famous Queen Emma pontoon bridge floats across this channel, opening up multiple times a day to let massive cargo ships pass through to the inner harbor.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Andruw Jones is a legendary baseball player from Curaçao who rose to fame with the Atlanta Braves. Renowned as one of the best defensive center fielders in Major League Baseball history, he won ten consecutive Gold Glove Awards. Curaçao boasts one of the highest rates of professional baseball players per capita in the world.
Photo: User Keith Allison on Flickr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Since 2010, Curaçao has been a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, alongside the Netherlands, Aruba and Sint Maarten. Islanders hold Dutch passports, and Dutch is an official language next to Papiamento and English.
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Tula was an enslaved man who bravely led the Great Curaçao Slave Rebellion of 1795. He fought for freedom and human rights, deeply inspired by the ideals of the French Revolution. Today, he is revered as a national hero of Curaçao, and August 17 is celebrated annually as Day of the Struggle for Freedom.
Photo: Edsel Selberie, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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Built in 1888, the Queen Emma Bridge is a historic pontoon bridge supported by 16 pontoon boats. Instead of lifting up like a drawbridge, the entire structure swings laterally to the side of the channel to let ships pass. Locals affectionately call this iconic pedestrian crossing the Swinging Old Lady.
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue is the oldest continuously active Jewish temple in the Americas. Its floor is completely covered in a thick layer of fine white sand. This custom serves as a tribute to Spanish and Portuguese Jewish ancestors who had to cover their floors with sand to muffle the sound of their prayers during the Inquisition.
Photo: Dolly442, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Christoffelberg is the highest peak on the island, standing at 372 meters above sea level. It is located inside Christoffel National Park, a rich sanctuary for local flora and fauna. Hikers who brave the steep climb are rewarded with breathtaking, panoramic views of the entire island and the surrounding Caribbean Sea.
Photo: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Keshi Yena, which translates to stuffed cheese, is a beloved signature dish of Curaçao. It originated during the colonial era when enslaved workers took discarded rinds of Dutch cheeses like Edam, stuffed them with spiced meats, raisins, and olives, and then baked them to create a rich, savory masterpiece.
Photo: La Cocina de Caputto Ricardo Caputto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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This whiptail lizard lives only on Curaçao and the tiny islet of Klein Curaçao. The males are grey-brown with rows of blue spots and a bluish head, while the females and young are a plainer brown. The difference is so big that the colourful males have their own Papiamentu name: blòblò.
Photo: Thudfinger, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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