Characteristics: ABC Islands

The ABC Islands are considered 
part of the Netherlands Antilles 
that were first developed by the 
Dutch West India Company in the 
1620s.  The island has a low 
humidity and average temperature 
of 82°F.

  •  Language: Dutch, English and
     Spanish

  •  Three islands: Aruba, Curaçao
     and Bonaire

  •  Curaçao is the administrative
     capital of the island group
     including Bonaire, Sint Maar- 
     ten, Sint Eustatius and Saba

  •  Aruba is an autonomous part 
     of the Netherlands

  •  Aruba has the most hotel
     accommodations

  •  Curaçao is the most populated

  •  Bonaire is sparsely populated

  •  Islands have a dry desert 
     like climate

  •  Dutch ambiance

  •  Mosaic of cultures