Curacao Netherlands Antilles
Lily Pad / Small Outpost · Curaçao
Status
Active
Type
Lily Pad
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
"Cooperative security location" on island that is part of the Netherlands has about 115 permanent, 250 temporary personnel shared with Aruba.
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Curacao Netherlands Antilles in Curaçao is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
12.1224°N, -68.8824°E · View on Google Maps →