With a population of just 150,000, Curacao has smashed Iceland's record as the country with the fewest inhabitants (350,000) to reach a World Cup .  Curacao covers an area of ​​roughly 440 square kilometers (171) square miles, making it about six times smaller than Rhode Island, the smallest US state. Curacao is best known for its beaches and diving spots, as well as a liqueur named after it. Baseball, not  football is the top sport on the island, which has sent around 15 players to the Major