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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.
ò Language: Dutch, English and
Spanish
ò Three islands: Aruba, Curaτao
and Bonaire
ò Curaτao is the administrative
capital of the island group
including Bonaire, Sint Maar-
ten, Sint Eustatius and Saba
ò Aruba is an autonomous part
of the Netherlands
ò Aruba has the most hotel
accommodations
ò Curaτao is the most populated
ò Bonaire is sparsely populated
ò Islands have a dry desert
like climate
ò Dutch ambiance
ò Mosaic of cultures