Bonaire is a Caribbean island located in the southern Caribbean Sea, about 50 miles (80 km) north of the coast of Venezuela. It is part of the ABC Islands, along with Aruba and Curaçao, and lies approximately 20 miles (32 km) east of Curaçao. Bonaire is a special municipality within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, often referred to as part of the Dutch Caribbean or Caribbean Netherlands. The island's capital is Kralendijk, situated on the west coast

. Geographically, Bonaire is positioned between 12°2' and 12°19' north latitude and 68°11' and 69°25' west longitude. It covers an area of about 288 square kilometers (111 square miles), with a length of roughly 24 miles (38.6 km) and a width ranging from 3 to 8 km (2 to 5 miles)

. Bonaire is known for its arid climate, warm temperatures averaging around 28°C (82°F), and steady trade winds. It is renowned as a premier destination for snorkeling and scuba diving due to its pristine coral reefs and marine parks