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Bonaire
Bonaire's Topography
Bonaire is the least industrialized of the Dutch Antilles, and is located outside the hurricane belt 50 miles north of Venezuela. The crescent-shaped island is small, only 112 square miles, and is mostly flat with low, rolling hills. The highest peak is Subi Brandaris, at 785 feet above sea level. The northern section is a colorful semi-desert with many types of cacti, as well as divi-divi, and Watapana trees. The south is flat, except for the white hills and lakes of the saltpans that are the breeding grounds for 5,000 to 6,000 flamingoes. Bonaire is almost completely surrounded by reefs.
Bonaire's weather year around
Great weather is one of Bonaire's best attributes. The sun shines brightly every day and keeps the daytime temperature at an average of 81°F. Steady trade winds from the east generally create cool and comfortable nights, and make the shores a playground for windsurfers. Bonaire is located well outside the hurricane belt, and its relatively low humidity remains constant throughout the year at around 76%. From December to April, when most people visit, there is very little rain and the "coldest" the ocean gets is about 78°F degrees in February, heating up to around 83°F degrees in September.