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'''[[Aruba]]''' is a {{convert|33|km|mi|0|sing=on}}-long island of the [[Lesser Antilles]] in the southern [[Caribbean Sea]], {{convert|27|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} north of the [[Paraguaná Peninsula]], [[Falcón State]], [[Venezuela]]. A country within the [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]], Aruba has no administrative subdivisions. Unlike much of the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. This climate has helped tourism as visitors to the island can reliably expect warm sunny weather. It has a land area of {{convert|193|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}} and lies outside the [[hurricane belt]]. |
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'''[[Aruba]]''' – [[Caribbean]] [[island nation]] that is a [[Kingdom of the Netherlands#Countries|constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands]].<ref name=CIA_World_Factbook>{{Cite CIA World Factbook|country=Aruba}}</ref> Aruba comprises the [[Island of Aruba]], an [[island]] of the [[Lesser Antilles]] [[archipelago]], {{convert|33|km|mi|0}} in length in the southern [[Caribbean Sea]], {{convert|27|km|mi|0}} north of the [[Paraguaná Peninsula]], [[Falcón State]], [[Venezuela]]. A country within the [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]], Aruba has no administrative subdivisions. Unlike much of the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. This climate has helped tourism as visitors to the island can reliably expect warm sunny weather. It has a land area of {{convert|193|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}} and lies outside the [[hurricane belt]]. |
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==General reference== |
==General reference== |
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* [[International Phonetic Alphabet|Pronunciation]]: |
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* [[International Phonetic Alphabet|Pronunciation]]: |
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* Common English country name: [[Aruba]] |
* Common English country name: [[Aruba]] |
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* Official English country name: [[Aruba]] of the [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]] |
* Official English country name: [[Aruba]] of the [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]] |
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* Common [[endonym]](s): [[List of countries and capitals in native languages| ]] |
* Common [[endonym]](s): [[List of countries and capitals in native languages| ]] |
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* Official endonym(s): [[List of official endonyms of present-day nations and states| ]] |
* Official endonym(s): [[List of official endonyms of present-day nations and states| ]] |
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* [[List of adjectival and demonymic forms of place names#Countries and nations|Adjectival]](s): |
* [[List of adjectival and demonymic forms of place names#Countries and nations|Adjectival]](s): Aruban |
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* [[List of adjectival and demonymic forms of place names#Countries and nations|Demonym]](s): |
* [[List of adjectival and demonymic forms of place names#Countries and nations|Demonym]](s): |
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* [[ISO country codes]]: AW, ABW, 533 |
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* [[ISO region codes]]: See [[ISO 3166-2:AW]] |
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* [[International rankings of Aruba]] |
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* [[Internet]] [[country code top-level domain]]: [[.aw]] |
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== Geography of Aruba == |
== Geography of Aruba == |
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[[Geography of Aruba]] |
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* Aruba is: an island, and a country of the [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]] |
* Aruba is: an island, and a country of the [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]] |
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* Location: |
* Location: |
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***** [[Lesser Antilles]] (island chain) |
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****** [[Leeward Antilles]] |
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** [[Time zone]] |
** [[Time zone]]: [[Eastern Caribbean Time]] ([[UTC-04]]) |
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*** High: [[Mount Jamanota]] {{convert|188|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |
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** [[Extreme points of Aruba]] |
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*** Low: [[Caribbean Sea]] 0 m |
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** Land boundaries: ''none'' |
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** Coastline: 68.5 km |
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* [[Population of Aruba]]: 104,494 (2007) - [[List of countries by population|195th most populous country]] |
* [[Population of Aruba]]: 104,494 (2007) - [[List of countries by population|195th most populous country]] |
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* [[Area of Aruba]]: {{convert|193|km2|sqmi}} |
* [[Area of Aruba]]: {{convert|193|km2|sqmi}} |
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* [[:commons:Atlas of Aruba|Atlas of Aruba]] |
* [[:commons:Atlas of Aruba|Atlas of Aruba]] |
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=== Environment of Aruba === |
=== Environment of Aruba === |
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* [[Climate of Aruba]] |
* [[Climate of Aruba]] |
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* Wildlife of Aruba |
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** Fauna of Aruba |
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** [[Renewable energy in Aruba]] |
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* [[Geology of Aruba]] |
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* [[Protected areas of Aruba]] |
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** [[List of biosphere reserves in Aruba|Biosphere reserves in Aruba]] |
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** [[List of national parks of Aruba|National parks of Aruba]] |
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* [[Wildlife of Aruba]] |
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** [[Flora of Aruba]] |
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** [[Fauna of Aruba]] |
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*** [[List of birds of Aruba|Birds of Aruba]] |
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*** [[List of mammals of Aruba|Mammals of Aruba]] |
*** [[List of mammals of Aruba|Mammals of Aruba]] |
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==== Natural geographic features of Aruba ==== |
==== Natural geographic features of Aruba ==== |
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:''Main article: [[List of landforms of Aruba|Landforms of Aruba]]'' |
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* [[Fjords of Aruba]] |
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* [[Glaciers of Aruba]] |
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* [[List of islands of Aruba|Islands of Aruba]] |
* [[List of islands of Aruba|Islands of Aruba]] |
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* [[List of lakes in Aruba|Lakes of Aruba]] |
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* [[List of mountains of Aruba|Mountains of Aruba]] |
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** [[List of volcanoes in Aruba|Volcanoes in Aruba]] |
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* [[List of rivers of Aruba|Rivers of Aruba]] |
* [[List of rivers of Aruba|Rivers of Aruba]] |
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** [[List of waterfalls of Aruba|Waterfalls of Aruba]] |
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* [[List of valleys of Aruba|Valleys of Aruba]] |
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* World Heritage Sites in Aruba: None |
* World Heritage Sites in Aruba: None |
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=== Regions of Aruba === |
=== Regions of Aruba === |
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: ''Main article: [[Regions of Aruba]]'' |
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==== Ecoregions of Aruba ==== |
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: ''Main article: [[List of ecoregions in Aruba|Ecoregions in Aruba]]'' |
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====Administrative divisions of Aruba==== |
====Administrative divisions of Aruba==== |
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=== Demography of Aruba === |
=== Demography of Aruba === |
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: ''Main article: [[Demographics of Aruba]]'' |
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[[Demographics of Aruba]] |
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== Government and politics of Aruba == |
== Government and politics of Aruba == |
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: ''Main article: [[Government of Aruba]] and [[Politics of Aruba]]'' |
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[[Politics of Aruba]] |
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* [[Form of government]]: [[constitutional monarchy]] and [[parliamentary system|parliamentary]] [[representative democracy]] |
* [[Form of government]]: [[constitutional monarchy]] and [[parliamentary system|parliamentary]] [[representative democracy]] |
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* [[Capital (political)|Capital]] of Aruba: [[Capital of Aruba|Oranjestad]] |
* [[Capital (political)|Capital]] of Aruba: [[Capital of Aruba|Oranjestad]] |
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* [[Elections in Aruba]] |
* [[Elections in Aruba]] |
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** (specific elections) |
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* [[List of political parties in Aruba|Political parties in Aruba]] |
* [[List of political parties in Aruba|Political parties in Aruba]] |
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* [[Political scandals of Aruba]] |
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* [[Taxation in Aruba]] |
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===Branches of government=== |
===Branches of government=== |
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==== Executive branch of the government of Aruba ==== |
==== Executive branch of the government of Aruba ==== |
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* [[Head of state]]: [[Monarchy of the Netherlands |
* [[Head of state]]: [[Monarchy of the Netherlands]] |
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** Her Majesty's representative: [[Governor of Aruba |
** Her Majesty's representative: [[Governor of Aruba]] |
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* [[Head of government]]: [[Prime Minister of Aruba |
* [[Head of government]]: [[Prime Minister of Aruba]] |
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* [[Cabinet (government)|Cabinet]]: [[Council of Ministers of Aruba]] |
* [[Cabinet (government)|Cabinet]]: [[Council of Ministers of Aruba]] |
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==== Judicial branch of the government of Aruba ==== |
==== Judicial branch of the government of Aruba ==== |
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{{main|Court system of Aruba}} |
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[[Court system of Aruba]] |
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* [[Court of first instance of Aruba]] |
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=== Foreign relations of Aruba === |
=== Foreign relations of Aruba === |
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[[Foreign relations of Aruba]] |
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* [[List of diplomatic missions in Aruba|Diplomatic missions in Aruba]] |
* [[List of diplomatic missions in Aruba|Diplomatic missions in Aruba]] |
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* [[Diplomatic missions of Aruba]] |
* [[Diplomatic missions of Aruba]] |
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* [[United States-Aruba relations]] |
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==== International organization membership ==== |
==== International organization membership ==== |
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: ''Main article: [[International organization membership of Aruba]]'' |
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*[[Caribbean Community and Common Market]] (Caricom) (observer) |
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*[[International Criminal Police Organization]] (Interpol) |
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*[[International Labour Organization]] (ILO) |
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*[[International Monetary Fund]] (IMF) |
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*[[International Olympic Committee]] (IOC) |
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*[[International Trade Union Confederation]] (ITUC) |
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*[[United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization]] (UNESCO) (associate) |
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*[[Universal Postal Union]] (UPU) |
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*[[World Confederation of Labour]] (WCL) |
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*[[World Federation of Trade Unions]] (WFTU) |
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*[[World Meteorological Organization]] (WMO) |
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*[[World Tourism Organization]] (UNWTO) (associate) |
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===Law and order in Aruba=== |
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=== Law and order in Aruba === |
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: ''Main article: [[Law of Aruba]]'' |
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* [[Capital punishment in Aruba]] |
* [[Capital punishment in Aruba]] |
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* Coast guard – [[Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard]] |
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* [[Constitution of Aruba]] |
* [[Constitution of Aruba]] |
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* Human rights in Aruba |
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* [[Human rights in Aruba]] |
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** [[LGBT rights in Aruba]] |
** [[LGBT rights in Aruba]] |
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** [[Freedom of religion in Aruba]] |
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* [[Law enforcement in Aruba]] |
* [[Law enforcement in Aruba]] |
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=== Military of Aruba === |
=== Military of Aruba === |
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: ''Main article: [[Military of Aruba]]'' |
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[[Military of Aruba]] |
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* Aruba is a [[protectorate]] of the [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]], and has no defense forces of its own |
* Aruba is a [[protectorate]] of the [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]], and has no defense forces of its own |
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** [[Air Force of Aruba]]: None |
** [[Air Force of Aruba]]: None |
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** [[Special forces of Aruba]]: None |
** [[Special forces of Aruba]]: None |
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* [[Military history of Aruba]] |
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* [[Military ranks of Aruba]]: None |
* [[Military ranks of Aruba]]: None |
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=== Local government in Aruba === |
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== History of Aruba == |
== History of Aruba == |
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: ''Main article: [[History of Aruba]], [[Timeline of the history of Aruba]], and [[Portal:Current events/Aruba|Current events of Aruba]] |
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[[History of Aruba]] |
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* [[Military history of Aruba]] |
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== Culture of Aruba == |
== Culture of Aruba == |
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: ''Main article: [[Culture of Aruba]]'' |
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[[Culture of Aruba]] |
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* [[Cuisine of Aruba]] |
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* [[Ethnic minorities in Aruba]] |
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* [[Festivals in Aruba]] |
* [[Festivals in Aruba]] |
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* [[Humor in Aruba]] |
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* [[Languages of Aruba]] |
* [[Languages of Aruba]] |
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* [[National symbols of Aruba]] |
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** [[Coat of arms of Aruba]] |
** [[Coat of arms of Aruba]] |
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** [[Flag of Aruba]] |
** [[Flag of Aruba]] |
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** [[National anthem of Aruba]] |
** [[National anthem of Aruba]] |
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* Religion in Aruba |
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* [[Prostitution in Aruba]] |
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* [[Public holidays in Aruba]] |
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* [[List of records of Aruba|Records of Aruba]] |
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* [[Religion in Aruba]] |
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** [[Buddhism in Aruba]] |
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** [[Christianity in Aruba]] |
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** [[Hinduism in Aruba]] |
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** [[Islam in Aruba]] |
** [[Islam in Aruba]] |
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** [[Judaism in Aruba]] |
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** [[Sikhism in Aruba]] |
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* World Heritage Sites in Aruba: None |
* World Heritage Sites in Aruba: None |
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* [[National Library of Aruba]] |
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* [[List of monuments of Aruba]] |
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* [[Art in Aruba]] |
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* [[Cinema of Aruba]] |
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* [[Literature of Aruba]] |
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* [[Music of Aruba]] |
* [[Music of Aruba]] |
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* [[Television in Aruba]] |
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* [[Theatre in Aruba]] |
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=== Sports in Aruba === |
=== Sports in Aruba === |
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: ''Main article: [[Sports in Aruba]]'' |
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* [[Football in Aruba]] |
* [[Football in Aruba]] |
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* [[Aruba at the Olympics]] |
* [[Aruba at the Olympics]] |
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: ''Main article: [[Economy of Aruba]]'' |
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[[Economy of Aruba]] |
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* [[List of countries by GDP (nominal)|Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007)]]: 154th (one hundred and fifty fourth) |
* [[List of countries by GDP (nominal)|Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007)]]: 154th (one hundred and fifty fourth) |
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* [[Agriculture in Aruba]] |
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* [[Banking in Aruba]] |
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** [[National Bank of Aruba]] |
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* [[Communications in Aruba]] |
* [[Communications in Aruba]] |
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*[[Currency|Currency of Aruba]]: [[Aruban florin|Florin]] |
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**[[ISO 4217]]: [[Aruban florin|AWG]] |
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* [[Economic history of Aruba]] |
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* [[Energy policy of Aruba]] |
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* [[Mining in Aruba]] |
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* [[Oil industry in Aruba]] |
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* [[Tourism in Aruba]] |
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* [[Transport in Aruba]] |
* [[Transport in Aruba]] |
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** [[List of airports in Aruba|Airports in Aruba]] |
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== Education in Aruba == |
== Education in Aruba == |
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* [[Colegio Arubano]] |
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: ''Main article: [[Education in Aruba]]'' |
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* [[International School of Aruba]] |
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== Infrastructure of Aruba == |
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{{Portal|Caribbean|Kingdom of the Netherlands}} |
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[[Aruba]] |
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** [[Internet in Aruba]] |
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* [[Energy in Aruba]] |
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* [[Health care in Aruba]] |
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* [[Transportation in Aruba]] |
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** [[List of airports in Aruba|Airports in Aruba]] |
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** [[Rail transport in Aruba]] |
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** [[Roads in Aruba]] |
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* [[Water supply and sanitation in Aruba]] |
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* [http://www.arubaeconomicaffairs.aw/ Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry of Aruba] |
* [http://www.arubaeconomicaffairs.aw/ Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry of Aruba] |
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* [http://www.airportaruba.com/ Aruba Airport Authority] |
* [http://www.airportaruba.com/ Aruba Airport Authority] |
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* [http://www.uoazv.aw/azv_en/ Aruba Health Insurance (AZV)] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090112035318/http://www.uoazv.aw/azv_en/ Aruba Health Insurance (AZV)] |
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* [http://www.aruba.com/ Aruba.com] - Governmental Tourism Portal |
* [http://www.aruba.com/ Aruba.com] - Governmental Tourism Portal |
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* [http://www.ua.aw/ University of Aruba] |
* [http://www.ua.aw/ University of Aruba] |
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* [http://cruiserfaqs.com/wiki/index.php5?title=Aruba A Cruisers Guide to Aruba] |
* [http://cruiserfaqs.com/wiki/index.php5?title=Aruba A Cruisers Guide to Aruba] |
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* [http://www.cbaruba.org/cba/getPage.do?page=NOTES_AND_COINS_BANK_NOTES Aruba Paper Money] |
* [http://www.cbaruba.org/cba/getPage.do?page=NOTES_AND_COINS_BANK_NOTES Aruba Paper Money] |
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* [http://www.arubaplaza.com/livinghere/aruba_livinghere_schools_listmenu.php From daycare to university on Aruba] |
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Latest revision as of 13:36, 27 January 2024
The following outline is provided as an overview of and introduction to Aruba:
Aruba – Caribbean island nation that is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.[1] Aruba comprises the Island of Aruba, an island of the Lesser Antilles archipelago, 33 kilometres (21 mi) in length in the southern Caribbean Sea, 27 kilometres (17 mi) north of the Paraguaná Peninsula, Falcón State, Venezuela. A country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Aruba has no administrative subdivisions. Unlike much of the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. This climate has helped tourism as visitors to the island can reliably expect warm sunny weather. It has a land area of 193 km2 (75 sq mi) and lies outside the hurricane belt.
General reference
- Pronunciation:
- Common English country name: Aruba
- Official English country name: Aruba of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Common endonym(s):
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival(s): Aruban
- Demonym(s):
- ISO country codes: AW, ABW, 533
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:AW
- Internet country code top-level domain: .aw
Geography of Aruba
- Aruba is: an island, and a country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Location:
- Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
- North America (just off the coast of South America, north of Venezuela)
- Atlantic Ocean
- Caribbean
- Antilles
- Lesser Antilles (island chain)
- Antilles
- Caribbean
- Time zone: Eastern Caribbean Time (UTC-04)
- High: Mount Jamanota 188 m (617 ft)
- Low: Caribbean Sea 0 m
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: 68.5 km
- Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
- Population of Aruba: 104,494 (2007) - 195th most populous country
- Area of Aruba: 193 square kilometres (75 sq mi)
- Atlas of Aruba
Environment of Aruba
- Climate of Aruba
- Wildlife of Aruba
- Fauna of Aruba
Natural geographic features of Aruba
- Islands of Aruba
- Rivers of Aruba
- World Heritage Sites in Aruba: None
Regions of Aruba
Administrative divisions of Aruba
None.
Demography of Aruba
Government and politics of Aruba
- Form of government: constitutional monarchy and parliamentary representative democracy
- Capital of Aruba: Oranjestad
- Elections in Aruba
- Political parties in Aruba
Branches of government
Executive branch of the government of Aruba
- Head of state: Monarchy of the Netherlands
- Her Majesty's representative: Governor of Aruba
- Head of government: Prime Minister of Aruba
- Cabinet: Council of Ministers of Aruba
Legislative branch of the government of Aruba
Judicial branch of the government of Aruba
Foreign relations of Aruba
International organization membership
Aruba is a member of:[1]
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In many other organizations (most notably the United Nations) the Kingdom of the Netherlands is a member acceding on behalf of all countries of the Kingdom.
Law and order in Aruba
- Capital punishment in Aruba
- Coast guard – Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard
- Constitution of Aruba
- Human rights in Aruba
- Law enforcement in Aruba
Military of Aruba
- Aruba is a protectorate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and has no defense forces of its own
- Forces
- Army of Aruba: None
- Navy of Aruba: None
- Air Force of Aruba: None
- Special forces of Aruba: None
- Military ranks of Aruba: None
History of Aruba
Culture of Aruba
- Festivals in Aruba
- Languages of Aruba
- National symbols of Aruba
- Religion in Aruba
- World Heritage Sites in Aruba: None
- National Library of Aruba
- List of monuments of Aruba
Art in Aruba
Sports in Aruba
Economy and infrastructure of Aruba
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 154th (one hundred and fifty fourth)
- Communications in Aruba
- Currency of Aruba: Florin
- Aruba Stock Exchange
- Transport in Aruba
Education in Aruba
See also
- All pages with titles beginning with Aruba
- All pages with titles beginning with Aruban
- All pages with titles containing Aruba
- All pages with titles containing Aruban
- Index of Aruba-related articles
- List of international rankings
- Outline of geography
- Outline of North America
- Outline of South America
- Outline of the Caribbean
- Outline of the Netherlands
References
- ^ a b "Aruba". The World Factbook (2024 ed.). Central Intelligence Agency.
External links
- Government
- Government of Aruba
- Central Bank of Aruba
- Central Bureau of Statistics Aruba
- Aruba Ports Authority
- Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry of Aruba
- Aruba Airport Authority
- Aruba Health Insurance (AZV)
- Aruba.com - Governmental Tourism Portal
- Other
- Aruba travel guide from Wikivoyage
- University of Aruba
- A Cruisers Guide to Aruba
- Aruba Paper Money