
Location: Bonaire is located in the Netherlands Antilles, and is a part of the Dutch Kingdom. It’s 30 miles (48 km) from Curacao; 50 miles (80 km) north of Venezuela and 86 miles (129 km) east of Aruba, outside of the Caribbean hurricane belt.
Size: 24 miles (39 km) long by 3-7 miles wide, 112 square miles (290 km2). Highest elevation is Brandaris Hill, 784 feet (240 meters).
Climate: Yearly average temperature is 82°F (27.8°C); water temperature of 80°F (26.7°C); rainfall of 22 inches (56 cm); humidity of 76%. Sunny, all year round.
Residents: Approx. 13,000
Language: Papiamentu, Dutch (official language). Most people speak English and Spanish as well
Currency: US$ and the Antillean Guilder (Nafl)
Electricity: 110 v and 220v (most outlets are 110v)