CURACAO

CURRENCY: N.A.Florin (NAFI).

EXCHANGE RATE: NAFI 1.79 = US $1.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Dutch and Papiamento, however English and Spanish are widely spoken.

CAPITAL: Willemstad.

INTERNATIONAL CODE: TELEPHONE 599.

CURRENCY CONTROLS: The N.A.Florin is a freely convertible currency.Its import and export is restricted to NAFI 200.Foreign currencies may be freely imported or exported.

GAMING INFORMATION: There are eight hotel casinos on Curagao.The atmosphere is lively and comfortable.All serve complimentary drinks.The minimum gaming age is 21.Junkets are allowed and encouraged.The casinos are open 1 pm-4am.

CLIMATE: Daytime temperatures remain constant between 75? F (24?c) and 85' F (30'c).The climate is dry with little rainfall.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Curagao Tourist Board, 400 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10017.

Tel: (212) 751-8266.

HOW TO GET THERE: Willemstad is served by Hato Int'l Airport CUR) 7 miles / 11 km north of the city.Air Aruba flies daily from Newark and Miami to Curagao; ALM flies from Atlanta, Miami and Puerto Rico.International air connections are also provided by KLM, BWIA, VIASA, and Avianca.By Sea - many cruise ships include a stop at Willemstad year round.There is also a ferry service from Coro in Venezuela (6 hours).