- Aruba
- Netherlands Antilles...... Southern Caribbean
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- Capital: Oranjestad
- Population: 66 000
- Area: 69 sq mi
- Language: Dutch
- Currency: Guilder - U.S. dollars and Euros also accepted.
- Climate: Average temperature from 75 to 83º F.
- Time: UTC / GMT - 4 hours
- Electric Current: 110 volts
- Telephone: area code 297
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Aruba acquired by the Dutch in 1634 and an autonomous part of the Netherlands, Aruba today has one of the highest standards of living in the West Indies with an economy based on tourism, oil refining, and offshore banking. With relatively little rainfall, Aruba is different from other Caribbean islands. Here the visitor will discover giant cacti, aloes, flaming flamboyant trees, flocks of green parakeets, caves with Indian inscriptions, and of course the lovely pastel-colored capital Oranjestad. This charming town is a delight with its deep-water harbor and traditional Dutch homes and is ideal to explore by foot. Produce, much from Venezuela only 15 miles away, is sold directly from the boats tied up at the dock. Swimming on the excellent beaches as well as fishing, sailing, scuba diving, are popular here. Tennis and golf are readily available. Numerous hotels offer excellent accommodations and its many restaurants a variety of fine cuisine.
Aruba Car Rental : please see our Aruba car rental advice.
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