Schottegat
bay, CuraƧao
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Schottegat is a large, deep lagoon that functions as a harbor and seaplane anchorage on the island of CuraƧao. It is located at the southeastern end of the island and is accessed via Sint Anna Bay, a narrow channel that separates the two parts of Willemstad, the capital city. Willemstad itself is a major Caribbean center for trade, petroleum storage and refining, tourism, and banking. The inner city and harbor of Willemstad were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997.123
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