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Country Facts:
Curaçao vs. Dominican Republic

Learn about the similarities and differences between Curaçao and Dominican Republic by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Curaçao vs. Dominican Republic - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Curaçao is 171 mi², while the surface area of Dominican Republic is 18 792 mi². This means that the area of Dominican Republic is 10889% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
171 mi²
18 792 mi²

Coastline length

Curaçao has a coastline of 226.2 mi, while Dominican Republic has a coastline of 800.3 mi.

226.2 mi
800.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Curaçao is Willemstad, with a population of about 150 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, where the population is 2 907 100.

150 000 ppl
2 907 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Curaçao is Christoffelberg, its height is 1 220 ft. The highest peak in Dominican Republic is Pico Duarte, which rises to a height of 10 164 ft.

1 220 ft
Christoffelberg
10 164 ft
Pico Duarte

Highest recorded temperature

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109.4°F
Mao

Lowest recorded temperature

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19.4°F
Valle Nuevo, Constanza

Society

Curaçao vs. Dominican Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Curaçao is about 164 093, while Dominican Republic is home to 10 847 910 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
164 093 ppl
10 847 910 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 79.2 years in Curaçao and 72.3 years in Dominican Republic.

79.2 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 36.7 years in Curaçao and 27.9 years in Dominican Republic.

36.7 years
27.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in Curaçao and 0.92% in Dominican Republic.

0.33%
0.92%

Literacy

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93.8%

Language

In Curaçao, the main language is Papiamento, and in Dominican Republic the primary language is Spanish.

papiamento
spanish

Religion

In Curaçao, the main religion is Christianity; in Dominican Republic, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

468 000 ppl
Ranking: 125/174
5 600 000 ppl
Ranking: 44/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Curaçao: 21 406 Int$. Dominican Republic: 17 929 Int$.

21 406 Int$
Ranking: 65/194
17 929 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

Curaçao: Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG). Dominican Republic: Dominican Peso (DOP).

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ANG
Netherlands Antillean Guilder
DOP
Dominican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Curaçao: frequency and voltage are 127V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Dominican Republic: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

127V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Curaçao has right-hand traffic, Dominican Republic has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURDOPANGUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Curaçao - February, March, April, May; Dominican Republic - January, February, March, April.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

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Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B61 EUR - 84 EUR
T120 EUR - 180 EUR
B41 EUR - 53 EUR
T80 EUR - 120 EUR

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
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