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The wind-swept island of Aruba was discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, later acquired by the Dutch in 1636.

Once part of the Netherlands Antillies, Aruba withdrew, and subsequently became an independent member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Oil refining (even gold mining) were the major industries here, but then tourism developed, and the economy of Aruba changed. In fact, Aruba remains one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean.

This sunshiny place of balmy (some say perfect) weather, sandy beaches, duty-free shopping, and one of the most fascinating ecosystems on the planet, is surrounded by the warm, aquamarine waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Official Name Aruba, an autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Population 71,500

Capital City Oranjestad (22,000)

Languages Dutch (official), Papiamento, English

Official Currency Aruban Guilder

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Religions Catholic, Protestant, others

Flag and description here

Land Area 74 sq miles (193 sq km)

Latitude/Longitude 12º 30N, 69º 58W

Highest Point Mt. Yamanota, 620 ft. (188m)

Time and Date on Aruba

Maps and more...

Aruba Outline Map here

Aruba Large Map here

Aruba CIA Map here!

Caribbean page

North American Map here

Suggested Links

Aruba.com here

Aruba Tourism here

Aruba (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!

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