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Aruba Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Aruba, located on the Caribbean island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Aruba and its location (Central America and the Caribbean) at the geographic coordinates of 12 30 N, 69 58 W, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Aruba including Oranjestad, the capital city of Aruba |
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| Name of the country: | Aruba | Capital city: | Oranjestad |
| Geographical coordinates of Aruba: | 12 30 N, 69 58 W | Geographical coordinates of Oranjestad: | 12 31 N 70 02 W |
| Location of Aruba: | Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela | Continent / area: | Central America and the Caribbean |
| The area of Aruba: | total: 180 sq km; land: 180 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Aruba: | slightly larger than Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Aruba: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m, highest point: Ceru Jamanota 188 m | The climate of Aruba: | tropical marine: little seasonal temperature variation |
| Land use of Aruba: | agricultural land: 11.1%; arable land 11.1%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 0%; forest: 2.3%; other: 86.6% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | N/A |
| Geographical notes of Aruba: | a flat, riverless island 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) | The terrain of Aruba: | flat with a few hills; scant vegetation |
| Land boundaries of Aruba: | 0 km | Borders countries of Aruba: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Aruba: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Aruba
Are you traveling to Aruba? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Central America and the Caribbean, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case, a Caribbean island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela.
Did you know that the legal system of Aruba is a civil law system based on the Dutch civil code?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Aruba, you would better know that (there are in total lengths of roadways N/A), and the most crowded areas in this country are ORANJESTAD (capital) 29,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 41.5% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Aruba is 113,648 (July 2016 estimate), with a population growth rate of 1.3% (2016 estimate). The most widely spoken language(s) is Papiamento (official language) (a Creole language which is a mixture of Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, and, to a lesser extent, French, as well as elements of African languages and the language of the Arawak) 69.4%, Spanish 13.7%, English (widely spoken) 7.1%, Dutch (official language) 6.1%, Chinese 1.5%, other 1.7%, unspecified 0.4% (2010 estimate). These days, Aruba has to face a net migration rate of 8.8 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Aruba nowadays: Dutch 82.1%, Colombian 6.6%, Venezuelan 2.2%, Dominican 2.2%, Haitian 1.2%, other 5.5%, unspecified 0.1% (2010 estimate).
The right to vote in Aruba can be exercised by the population from the age of 18, and the following ways can be used to earn citizenship: see the Netherlands.
In case you plan to visit Aruba for shopping or for business purposes, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Aruba is Flag Day, 18 March (1976).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way. In the case of Aruba, these are the most likely dangers you might face: hurricanes lie outside the Caribbean hurricane belt and are rarely threatened. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Oranjestad and/or Aruba?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Aruba, the population has to face a death rate of 8.3 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Aruba
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Aruba. Here they are Papiamento (official language) (a creole language that is a mixture of Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, and, to a lesser extent, French, as well as elements of African languages and the language of the Arawak) 69.4%, Spanish 13.7%, English (widely spoken) 7.1%, Dutch (official language) 6.1%, Chinese 1.5%, other 1.7%, unspecified 0.4% (2010 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .aw
Do not be surprised when visiting this country; its climate typically is like this: tropical marine with little seasonal temperature variation.
Its capital city is Oranjestad, where the local time zone is UTC-4, which is 1 hour ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note that the timezone in Oranjestad is N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Aruba: mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m, highest point: Ceru Jamanota 188 m. The length of its total coastline is 68.5 km, and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Aruba; N/A.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: hurricanes; lies outside the Caribbean hurricane belt and is rarely threatened.
For your traveling options, there are 1 (2013) airport and N/A heliport in Aruba, together, with N/A waterways and roadways in total: N/A.
Background of Aruba
Like every nation, Aruba also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political, and geographical characteristics. Discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, Aruba was acquired by the Dutch in 1636. Three main industries have dominated the island’s economy. A 19th-century gold rush was followed by prosperity brought on by the opening in 1924 of an oil refinery. The last decades of the 20th century saw a boom in the tourism industry.
Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986 and became a separate, autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The movement toward full independence was halted at Aruba’s request in 1990. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
