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aayposter
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 Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:47 am Post subject: How the island named? |
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It is an interesting to read how the island was named.
The island of Cuaracao was discovered by Alonso de Ojeda (one of Columbus' lieutenants) in 1499. One story has it that scurvy-stricken Spanish sailors were left to die on the island. By eating the indigenous citrus fruits, they recovered. Because of this miraculous healing, the Spanish named the island "Corazon" (heart), which later became Curacao. |
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