[DOC] [TLE] Curaao - Wikipedia [PAR] Curaao is an island country in the southern Caribbean Sea, approximately 65 
kilometres (40 .... European powers were trying to establish bases in the 
Caribbean. The Dutch West India Company founded the capital of Willemstad on 
the banks of ... celebrated for decades into the 18th century, to commemorate the 
island's... [DOC] [TLE] History of Curaao - Wikipedia [PAR] ... the 17th century have had a significant influence on the culture and ... Curaao 
is home to the oldest active Jewish ... City), Cayenne and Coro in the 18th and 
19th centuries. ... seen between the 19th-century parts of Willemstad and ... On 8 
June 1929 Fort Amsterdam was raided and... [DOC] [TLE] Nassau, Bahamas - Wikipedia [PAR] Nassau /ns/ is the capital, largest city, and commercial centre of the 
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as of 2016, or 70 percent of ... Nassau's modern growth began in the late 
eighteenth century, with the influx of thousands of American Loyalists and their 
slaves to the... [DOC] [TLE] Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaao ... [PAR] Starting with the construction of Fort Amsterdam in 1634 on the eastern bank of 
Sint ... The modern town, the capital of the island nation of Curaao, consists of 
several ... urban districts (Pietermaai, Otrobanda and Scharloo) date from the 
18th century. ... The architecture of Willemstad has been influenced not only by 
Dutch... [DOC] [TLE] Explore Curaao  Willemstad Loft [PAR] Small but sophisticated, rich with history and culture, Curaao has attracted ... 
Curaao's European in uence is evident in its colorful Dutch architecture 
showcased in the unique capital city of Willemstad, declared a UNESCO World 
Heritage City. ... originated in the 17th century as means of communication 
between slaves,... [DOC] [TLE] The Netherlands Antilles: guides to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao ... [PAR] Aug 23, 2010 ... The capital, Oranjestad, is a busy cruise port with glitzy casinos, big hotels and ... 
Built in 1914, it was named after the SS California, which sank off the Aruba coast
. ... resort with an historical setting around an 18th-century manor house. ... Rif 
Fort area has waterfront views over the old town and Willemstad's... [DOC] [TLE] Willemstad the vibrant capital of Curacao [PAR] Founded in 1634 by the Dutch West India Company, it has always been a port 
and ... houses overlooking the harbor, Curacao's capital Willemstad brings an air 
of ... dates from the 17th century and grew up around Fort Amsterdam in a grid 
plan. ... a lively district of 18th and 19th-century merchant houses and mansions. [DOC] [TLE] History of Curacao - Curacao [PAR] The first European person to set foot on land ever in the history of Curacao was 
the leader of this Spanish expedition named Alonso de Odeja in the year 1499. ... 
The Dutch West India Company founded the capital of Willemstad on the ... the 
way its economy blossomed in the eighteenth and nineteenth century, this all 
came... [DOC] [TLE] Freedom found in Curacao | Toronto Star [PAR] Oct 25, 2010 ... WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO  Not many countries in the world exist ... in 
Willemstad, the capital whose historic district has been named a ... Curacao is 
much more European and the Dutch are its predominant visitors ... a beautiful 
hotel whose oldest building dates to the 18th century and was once a hospital... [DOC] [TLE] Cruise B636A Ports | Caribbean | Britannia | P&O Cruises [PAR] Its lovely capital and cruise port, Willemstad, is full of 17th, 18th and 19th century 
... On one side you will find the 18th century Fort Amsterdam and Breederstraat, ... 
of the Caribbean ABC islands (Aruba and Curacao are the others), Bonaire has 
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... [DOC] [TLE] Cruise B703A Ports | Caribbean | Britannia | P&O Cruises [PAR] Its lovely capital and cruise port, Willemstad, is full of 17th, 18th and 19th ... On 
one side you will find the 18th century Fort Amsterdam and Breederstraat, ... of 
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Question: Willemstad, the capital of Curacao, has an 18th century fort named for this European capital
Answer: Amsterdam