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Aruba Capital: Oranjestad Population: 71,891 The Geography of Aruba Total Size: 193 square km Size Comparison: slightly larger than Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 12 30 N, 69 58 W World Region: Central America and the Caribbean General Terrain: flat with a few hills; scant vegetation Geographical Low Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: Mount Jamanota 188 m Climate: tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation The People of Aruba Type of Government: parliamentary democracy Languages Spoken: Dutch (official), Papiamento (a Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, English dialect), English (widely spoken), Spanish Independence: none (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) National Holiday: Flag Day, 18 March Nationality: Aruban(s) Religions: Roman Catholic 82%, Protestant 8%, Hindu, Muslim, Confucian, Jewish Economy of Aruba Major Industries: tourism, transshipment facilities, oil refining Agricultural Products: aloes; livestock; fish Natural Resources: NEGL; white sandy beaches Major Exports: live animals and animal products, art and collectibles, machinery and electrical equipment, transport equipment Major Imports: machinery and electrical equipment, crude oil for refining and reexport, chemicals; foodstuffs Currency: Aruban guilder/florin (AWG) National GDP: $2,130,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $80,000,000 Brief History of Aruba: Discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, Aruba was acquired by the Dutch in 1636. The island's economy has been dominated by three main industries. 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. Movement toward full independence was halted at Aruba's request in 1990. Back to Geography Home Page

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