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Willemstad (/ ˈ w ɪ l ə m s t ɑː t, ˈ v ɪ l-/ WIL-əm-staht, VIL-, Dutch: [ˈʋɪləmstɑt] ⓘ, Papiamento: [wiləmˈstad]; lit. ' William Town ') is the capital and largest city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea that is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Waterfort is a fort in Willemstad, Curaçao located on the eastern side of the Sint Anna Bay. It was built in 1827 to protect Willemstad against attack. In 1858, marines were stationed in the fort. During World War II, the fort was put into operation again.
The historic centre of Willemstad is a World Heritage Site. Another attraction is the town's colourful street art. The Blue Bay Sculpture Garden with works from known Curaçao artists is situated in a nearby resort. [94] Landhuis Bloemhof is an art museum and gallery located in Willemstad. [95] Some of the coral reefs are affected by tourism.
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The border clashes began Oct. 8, a day after the Hamas-led incursion into southern Israel that killed around 1,200 people and sparked the war in Gaza. There, more than 37,000 have been killed ...
During World War II, about 400 American troops were stationed at Sint Michiel. [8] Tourism has resulted in the construction of hotels and holiday resorts in the neighbourhood. [9] Sint Michael is the largest neighbourhood of Willemstad by area, and has a low population density. There is a steady population increase due to new housing ...
Almost 1,000 firefighters are battling the massive wildfire near the resort city of Villa Carlos Paz Argentina fires: Hundreds flee wall of flames tearing towards resort city ‘started by camper ...
The Jennings Creek wildfire has burned over 3,000 acres in New Jersey and is 10% contained, according to fire officials. The blaze is threatening 25 structures, including two homes.