Curaçao, officially the Country of Curaçao, is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in the southern Caribbean Sea. Geographically, it is situated in the Dutch Caribbean region, approximately 65 km north of the mainland of Venezuela. The island is known for its vibrant blend of Dutch colonial architecture and Caribbean culture, with its capital, Willemstad, serving as a major historical and commercial hub. With a population of approximately 155,000 people, Curaçao maintains a tropical climate and a strong focus on tourism and maritime trade.