Aruba

Aruba is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the southern Caribbean Sea, located about 1,600 kilometres west of the main part of the Lesser Antilles and 29 kilometres north of the coast of Venezuela. Together with Bonaire and Curaçao, Aruba forms a group referred to as the ABC islands. Aruba is one of the four countries that form the Kingdom of the Netherlands, along with the Netherlands, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten; the citizens of these countries are all Dutch nationals. Aruba has no administrative subdivisions for census purposes, is divided into eight regions. Its capital is Oranjestad. Unlike much of the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. Aruba's first inhabitants are thought…

33-km long island of Aruba is sited on the Caribbean Sea at the south. It combines three other nations to form the Kingdom of Netherlands. Inhabitants here have a Dutch citizen and there is a moderate population at the island. You do not need to sail all the way to Africa to look at ostriches any longer, because Aruba is home to 80 of these intriguing birds! The huge flock is taken care of at the Aruba Ostrich Farm accompanied by the emus. A sociable guide takes visitors through the huge ranch,…

History Aruba was founded by the Spanish but later taken over by the Dutch who discovered gold in 1824. This caused Aruba’s economy to boom until about 1916. The boom ended when the gold supply ran out. In 1929, oil was discovered which was Aruba’s main source of income. Many refineries were opened to supply the demand. In 1950, tourism began to feed the economy. In 1985, the refineries closed due to the reduced worldwide demand for oil. Oil was soon brought back into the economy in 1991. Small…

Aruba is a tropical island well recognized for its white and sandy seashores facing the Atlantic Ocean. Although it is a trivial island, Aruba is opulent in its cultural history accompanied by miscellaneous wildlife and natural splendors. So, if you can pull yourself away from the seashores, you may want to tour the history of Aruba via Aruba sightseeing tours. The first humans to wander to the Aruba were the Caiquetios, also identified as the Arawak. Their origin is from the Orinoco Basin in…

It is correct what they say in Aruba, it is “One Happy Island”. Aruba is famed as a vacation get-away, where you can have picture-perfect Aruba vacations and relax on the beach without distressing about work or anything else. Popular places that you can reconnoiter in tours Aruba include:  Oranjestad city tour  Wilhelmina Park  Fort Zoutman  Aruba Historical Museum  Willem III Tower  Archaeological Museum Aruba  Numismatic Museum  Natural bridge  Hooiberg Mountain  Fontein, Guadirikiri…

If you are planning to take a cruise boat set in the Caribbean Sea, then, it is not sufficient that you scream for joy. It is best to set your feet in the immaculate white sands of Aruba. This place was acknowledged to be a spot for honeymooners. However, this is not the case any longer as it can be a place for the family. You can see the place offering a romantic setting for pairs. There are also diverse zones that showcase quaint view. If you think that Aruba is just drenched in the sun, you…

is no doubt about it that Aruba is one of the finest places to try the freshest seafood in the whole world. Islands in the Caribbean are well-recognized for having great food and Aruba is no different! Aruba has some of the superlative restaurants in the world welcoming from every corner of the globe, from Cuban to Argentinian, Greek to authentic Aruban cuisine there is something for everybody when you expend some nights relishing the culinary enchantments that island life has to offer. If you…

The Council of Ministers, presided over by the Prime Minister, forms the executive power. Legal jurisdiction lies with a Common Court of Justice of Aruba and the Antilles Netherlands and a Supreme Court of Justice in Netherlands. In 1994 the Government realized that the economic development in Aruba was largely concentrated in the western part of the island. In order to promote the economic development in the eastern part of Aruba, the Government started a project called "The Sasaki…

I believe Aruba is the best Caribbean resort island. Aruba is a small Dutch island that is located in the Southern Caribbean Sea. The island is 15 miles off the shore of Venezuela and is located outside the hurricane belt. The island is 19 miles long and 6 miles wide with lots of beaches. Aruba is an independent country and the people speak lots of languages. Aruba has their own currency called the Aruban Florican and the exchange rate is 1.75 for 1 US dollar. Half of Aruba is a desert and the…

Me and twin sister Kristina shared a crib in my older sister, Marissa’s room. My brother, Gianni, had his own room across the hall way. For the most part I was a good kid but I was very loud. At 7 months I was walking while holding onto things like my couch. At 9 months old I took my first steps without holding onto anything. At 1 year old me and my family went on vacation with all of my cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents to Aruba. In Aruba I was told I loved to play in the sand at the…