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How was curacao import during world war 2?
Curacao was important as an oil terminal for the allies during WW2. Being a colony of the Netherlands it was important to prevent its use by German shipping after the Netherlands was invaded. Many oil tankers destined for Britain were filled there.
Why was curacao a significance in world war 2?
Because they had oil.
What is the name of the oil refinery that was made on the island Curacao?
curaco
How much oil does curacao produce?
2000 to 5000 gallons
What is life like in Curacao?
there way of life is normally on oil refinerys
What happened in curacao during world war 2?
Feb 16, 1942-Dönitz orders all available U-boats in the Atlantic to attack British and American shipping off the US eastern seaboard. German U-boats, with their deck guns, bombard oil storage facilities and refineries on the Dutch islands of Aruba and Curacao in the southern Caribbean.
What are some Caribbean islands that refines crude oil?
Aruba, Curacao, U.S. Virgin Islands and Cuba.
In th book The Cay what is Phillip's father's job at the refinary?
Phillip's father's job is the oil refinary because they had many supplies of oil a curacao.
Why did Germans attack curacao?
They didn't like the people and thought they could hold them captive so the ones they're against would give up.(Wrong)^The Top answer is wrong. The German's attacked Curacao to stop them from supplying the allied forces with oil, and then give the oil to there own forces instead.
What does the country of curacao import and export?
Curacao imports unrefined oil and gas and exports refined oil and gas. They refine it by brinigin it to their refinary called isla. They also export aloe products cus they grow em them selfs. The mostly import all foods and drinks. that's all i can think of now
Why did the Germans invade curacao in world war 2?
No. the Germans circled Curacao with U-boats. The Island played an important role with fuel. They produced jet fuel for The Americans. The Germans however wanted to bomb the refinery. They didn't get close.
Why didn't Germans let boats leave out of Curacao?
Special restrictions in areas of strategic value; this place is near South American oil fields.
