Powder fine white sand beaches with calm, clear watersare what makes Aruba famous and known worldwide. The southwest coast of Aruba is dotted with popular beaches, such as Eagle, Manchebo and Palm Beaches. Baby Beach on the southeast coast has shallow waters that are enjoyed by waders and beginning swimmers and snorkelers.
If you haven't visited at least one beach, then you haven't seen Aruba.
There are at least three other names for Aruba. The story is told that the Spanish explorer Alonso de Ojeda [c. 1466-1515] gave the name of Oro Hubo ['gold there'] to the island of Aruba in 1499. Another story is that Aruba comes from the Arawak Indian word Oibubai ['guide']. Another name, Ora Oubao['shell island'], is attributed to Carib Indians
Aruba's nickname is One Happy Island. This slogan appears on every license plate. Aruba Tourism Authority's tagline to the nickname is '90,000 friends you haven't met yet.'
Yes, Aruba is known for tourism. Around 75 percent of Aruba's gross national product [GNP] is earned through tourism and related activities, including construction. Aruba's year-round pleasant climate make it a popular tourist destination throughout the year.
Aruba, part of the Dutch Kingdom, is a Caribbean gem with stunning beaches, a tropical climate, and a vibrant culture. Its economy thrives on tourism, offering visitors a mix of Dutch heritage, beautiful landscapes, and water sports. Popular attractions include Palm Beach, Arikok National Park, and Carnival festivities. Aruba's warm, sunny weather makes it a year-round destination. Entry requirements vary by nationality.
Laughing gull [Larus atricilla] is known as 'kahela' in Papiamento, which is Aruba's native creole language. It's known as 'sedoifi' in Sranan Tongo, which is Suriname's native creole language. The Dutch name for laughing gull is 'lachmeeuw'.For photos of laughing gulls in both Aruba [including a great photo in Aruba of a laughing gull trying to steal a fish from a brown pelican] and Suriname, please visit the link provided below.
Aruba is northwest of Curacao. The distance between Aruba's capital of Oranjestad and Curacao's capital of Willemstad is about 73 miles [117 kilometers; 63 nautical miles]. Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire are known as the ABC Islands in the southern Caribbean Sea off the north/northeast coast of Venezuela.
The Caribbean Sea surrounds Aruba. Aruba is an island off the coast of the South American country of Venezuela. It's part of the Dutch speaking group of islands known as the Netherlands Antilles.
Aruba does not have any 7-Eleven stores.Specifically, the closest 7-11s to Aruba are in Florida! Aruba has some mini-markets. There are also supermarkets in Oranjestad, Aruba's capital.
There are no natural water bodies on Aruba. Aruba is basically a flat, riverless island. Aruba is surrounded by the southern Caribbean Sea. Aruba is famous worldwide for its desalinated water, which is called 'the Champagne of the Caribbean'.
Aruba is within the Caribbean Sea.
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Fredis Refunjol is the Governor for Aruba.
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Aruba has a rectangular shape.Specifically, Aruba gives an impression of a parallelogram. Two of its opposite sides almost have parallel slants. Aruba is longer than it is wide.