Aruba Travel Guide

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Oranjestad, Aruba

Aruba Travel Guide

Key Facts

Area:

193 sq km (74.5 sq miles).

Population:

1,010,541 (2008).

Population density:

526 per sq km.

Capital:

Oranjestad. Population: 30,000 (2005).

Government:

Dependency of the Netherlands. In 1986 Aruba separated from the rest of the Netherlands Antilles.

Head of state:

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, represented locally by Governor-General Fredis Refunjol since 2004.

Head of government:

Prime Minister Nelson Oduber since 2001.

Electricity:

120 volts AC, 60Hz.

Lean back and take it easy on Aruba: the best that Caribbean sea, sand and sunshine have to offer. Aruba's balmy breezes and relaxed pace are just the tonic for any frazzled visitor; just like the soothing aloe vera plant that is found everywhere on the island.

The surrounding waters are populated by colourful creatures such as parrotfish splashed with teal and gold, while bright pink flamingos populate the national park. Aruba's capital, Oranjestad, also dazzles: orange facades brightly array the architecture, indicating the island's historical ties with The Netherlands - Aruba's head of state is still the Dutch ruling monarch.