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102,484 inhabitants
Oranjestad
First inhabitants: Caquetios Amerinds from the
Arawak tribe (from Venezuela), Spaniards and
Dutch people
80% mixed white/Caribbean native Americans,
5% Africans and 15% other ethnicities.
Dutch & Papiamento / English
Roman Catholic & Christianity
Caquetios Amerinds (Arawak tribe)
Amerigo Vespucci and Alonso de Ojeda > 1499
In 1636 The Netherlands acquired Aruba
British Empire took control over the island
In 1947 a petition was drawn for "Separation"
Supposed to have had full independence in 1996
Legal system the same as the Dutch model
Dutch king, Willem-Alexander head of state,
Fredis Refunjol is governor and Mike Eman is the
Prime Minister
Within the European Union, Aruba has the
OCT's
Natural bridge, natural pool & secret beaches
American tourists, cruise ships
Lots of white beaches and crystal clear water
Celebrations and holidays
Soccer and baseball
Caribbean sea, between north & south
America
178,91 km2
ABC-islands
Northern & eastern coasts > battered by the sea
Western & southern coasts > white sandy beaches
Hooiberg & Jamanota
One of the highest standards of living
Trading partners: Venezuela, US & The
Netherlands
Tourism, aloe export and petroleum refining
Exchange rate of the Aruban florin is pegged
to the US dollar at 1,79 florin to 1 USD
33,000 inhabitants
Queen Beatrix > National airport
Willem III tower
Mainstreet