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Location map of Aruba Together with Bonaire and Curaçao, Aruba is known as one of the ABC islands. Formerly part of the Netherlands Antilles, today Aruba is one of the four constituent countries that form the Kingdom of the Netherlands. With an area of 180 km² , the island is the size of Liechtenstein, or slightly larger than Washington, DC. Aruba today has a population of 110,000 (Dec. 2015). Capital and largest city is Oranjestad. Spoken languages are Dutch, English and Papiamento. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Aruba's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government. |
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Background: The flat, riverless island in the Caribbean Sea, is located just a short distance north of the Venezuelan Peninsula Paraguaná. Aruba is renowned for its white sand beaches, its tropical climate is moderated by constant trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean; the temperature is almost constant at about 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit). related countries: Netherlands close to: Colombia and Venezuela |
Official Name: Aruba ISO Country Code: aw Time: Local Time = UTC -4h Actual Time: Sat-Nov-9 12:11 Country Calling Code: +297 Capital City: Oranjestad Other Cities: San Nicolaas (St. Nicolaas) Government: Type: Parliamentary Democracy Dependency status: Constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; full autonomy in internal affairs obtained in 1986; responsible for defense and foreign affairs is the Dutch Government. Geography: Location: Caribbean, island in the South Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela. Area: 180 km² (69 sq miles) Terrain: Flat with a few hills. Climate: Tropical marine. People: Nationality: Aruban(s), Dutch Population: 110,000 (Dec. 2015) Ethnic Groups: mixed white/Caribbean Amerindian 80%. Religions: Christian 90%, Hindu, Muslim. Languages: Dutch (official), Papiamento (a Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, English dialect), English (widely spoken), Spanish. Literacy: 97% Natural resources: Sun, sand, sea, surf. Agriculture products: Aloes; livestock; fish. Industries: Tourism, transshipment facilities, oil refining. Exports partners: Colombia 28.2%, Netherlands Antilles 18.1%, USA 14.3%, Netherlands 10.1%, Mexico 6.5%, Venezuela 6.3%, Panama 4.1% (2015) Imports partners: USA 55.4%, Netherlands 11.2%, Currency: Aruban Guilder/Florin (AWG); U.S. Dollars and Euros are widely accepted. |
Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of ArubaAruba is one of the four countries that form the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Aruba's political system is a unitary parliamentary representative democracy under a constitutional monarchy. Aruba has its own constitution, currency and government. The island enjoys complete inner autonomy.Government of Aruba Information on Aruba's Government. Diplomatic Missions Dutch Missions Abroad Addresses of Dutch missions by country. Entry Requirements for Aruba Information for people planning to visit Aruba. Statistics Aruba Central Bureau of Statistics Page with information on the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). MapsMap of ArubaPolitical Map of Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. Google Earth Aruba Searchable map and satellite view of Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. Google Earth Oranjestad Searchable map and satellite view of Aruba's capital city. Map of Central America and the Caribbean Reference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. |
Aruba NewsAmigoe.com Daily news from Curacao (Dutch and English) Aruba Today Aruba news in PDF format. Diario Aruba Aruba news (in Papiamento) Bon Dia Aruba news in PDF format (in Papiamento) |
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Arts & CultureAruba Apart Aruba images by the Aruban photographer Nadine Salas. Aruba - Island Temptations Touching the Soul of the Caribbean - leisure magazine. BNA - Biblioteca Nacional di Aruba Aruba's National Library. Instituto di Cultura Aruba Information on Aruba's cultural activities (in Papiamento). |
Business & EconomyCentrale Bank van Aruba Official site of Aruba's Central Bank. Aruban Investment Bank A local bank. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Aruba Information about the services of the Chamber. Free Zone Aruba NV Aruba's transit trade zone. Aruba Business Directory Visit Aruba's Business Directory. Transportation Airline Air Aruba The national carrier of Aruba. Aruba Ports Authority NV Official APA site, with information about the government owned company. |
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Destination Aruba - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Aruba: Find guides to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, parasailing, horseback riding, dinner shows, casinos, cruising, diving and snorkeling tours and much more. Aruba.com The Official Tourism and Travel Website of Aruba with comprehensive information about the island. Interactive eBrochures of Aruba Download Rich Media Electronic PDF Files, eBooks, eMagazines. Enjoy Aruba Another travel and tourism guide. Visit Aruba This site originates in Aruba and is maintained by Arubans. The Aruba Forums Popular Aruba Bulletin Board. Aruba - Der letzte Schrei in der Karibik Information on Aruba in German by Aruba Tourism Authority Germany. |
EducationEducation in ArubaInformation on the education system of Aruba, which is organized along similar lines as the system in the Netherlands. Universiteit van de Nederlandse Antillen University of the Netherlands Antilles on Curaçao. |
Environment & NatureArikok National ParkApproximately 18 percent of the island belong to this national park. |
HistoryHistory of ArubaBrief information on Aruba's history. |
SearchAruba LinksDirectory of Aruba sites. Open Directory Project: Aruba Sources and additional Information on ArubaBBC Country Profile: ArubaLANIC Aruba Wikipedia: Aruba The World Factbook -- Aruba |
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