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The Curacao Vedic Foundation, a group practicing Vedic
philosophy at Curacao, believes that knowledge is the
prescription for all conflicts and ailments. While trying to
apprehend the Vedic scriptures, we are offering a knowledge
base platform to the world for spiritual uplift and
friendship.
Curacao Vedic foundation intends to
reach everyone to share the Vedic resolutions that would bring peace,
harmony, good
health and solutions to conflicts we face
everyday.
Willemstad is the
territorial capital of the Netherlands
Antilles. Located at 12°7'N 68°56'W, on the
island of Curaçao, it has an estimated
population of 125,000. The city consists of
two quarters: Punda and Otrobanda. They are
separated by the St. Anna bay, an inlet that
leads into the large natural harbor called the
'Schottegat'.
Punda was established in1634, when the Dutch
captured the island from Spain. The original
name of Punda originally was de punt in Dutch.
Otrobanda, which was founded in1707, is the
newer section of the city and is considered to
be the cultural center of Willemstad. Its name
originated from the Papiamentu otro banda,
which means "the other side." Punda and
Otrobanda are connected by a long pontoon
bridge.
The city center of Willemstad boasts
an array of colonial architecture that is
influenced by Dutch styles. The city center,
with its peculiar architecture and beautiful
harbor entry, has been made a UNESCO world
heritage site.
Due to its location, Willemstad is the site of
a seaport. The port of Willemstad has brought
the island of Curaçao much prosperity.
Willemstad became a center for oil refining by
Royal Dutch/Shell 1914.
The city also is a tourist destination and
contains several gambling casinos.
Willemstad is served by Hato International
Airport, which is the home base of Insel Air
Curacao's airline.
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