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Aruba
The Caribbean island of Aruba is to the north of coastal Guyana and Venezuela. Aruba is known as one of the comfortable ABC islands, with Bonaire and Curacao. Questions typically refer to the island's native Arawak and colonial Dutch heritages; cactus strewn landscape; safe location outside the hurricane belt; stable politics within the Kingdom of the Netherlands; and tourist attractions of predictably sunny warm weather and sheltered beaches.
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Are there still flights to Aruba after earthquakes?
Yes. The earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010 and the earthquake in Venezuela on January 13 were felt minimally in Aruba, according to the Aruba Forum on Auba [sic] Rattled by Earthquake. The Forum's information may be accessed by visiting the link provided below.
Fundacio Venezolana de Investigaciones Sismologicas [FUNVISIS] reported a 4.2 magnitude earthquake at 3:44 a.m. located 37.9 miles [61 kilometers; 32.9 nautical miles] northeast of Punto Fijo [northwest coast of Paraguana Peninsula in northernmost Venezuela]. The epicenter was off the northern tip of the Peninsula, which is about 17 miles [27 kilometers; 14.7 nautical miles] south of Aruba. Forum participants reported being awakened by shaking at 4:15 a.m. that day. Sherry in Maryland [contributor #17] provided an interesting, informative link to an image of the epicenter. Her information may be accessed by visiting the link provided below.
For the entry of the January 13th earthquake, go to the list of earthquakes occurring in Venezuela in the month of January 2010 by visiting the link provided below.
Why is Aruba not considered a country?
But Aruba is considered a country. It's both an inhabited island and a country. Specifically, its status is as a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
How many districts does Aruba have?
Aruba has four main hotel/resort districts.
One, Palm Beach high rise hotel district: Most of Aruba's largest resorts are located in the Palm Beach high rise hotel district. They're multi-storied with hundreds of rooms. Palm Beach is lined with water sport vendors [diving, snorkeling, windsurfing]. Casinos, restaurants, and shopping areas abound here.
Two, low rise hotel district: The lowrise hotel district mainly has Divi branded resorts and all inclusive properties with timeshare owners and repeat guests.
Three, Downtown Oranjestad district: Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino dominates the district in Downtown Oranjestad. Casinos, restaurants, specialty schops, and tourist attractions [Fort Zoutman] abound here.
Four, Eagle Beach district: Eagle Beach has smaller hotels and is located between the low rise and high rise districts.
For more information on Aruba's hotel/resort districts, please visit the link provided below.
What is a good slogan for Aruba?
'One Happy Island' is Aruba's slogan. The sunny, warm climate is reflected in the sunny, warm dispositions of the island's inhabitants. The modern day Aruban is a happy blend of over 40 nationalities in addition to the original Arawak natives.
The Aruba Tourism Authority is marketing Aruba as '90,000 friends you haven't met yet'.
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Where might one go online to find information about travel to Aruba?
Aruba has an official website with all the information regarding visiting this place. However, it may be a good idea to go to the CIA website where there is official information in regards to many countries.
What is the toll-free number for American Express in Aruba?
The toll-free number for American Express in Aruba is 800-1529.
What is Aruba's birth rate for 2005-2010?
A figure of 1.7% is Aruba's birth rate for the years 2005-2010.
Specifically, the calculation is based on data collected and organized by the United Nations. It can be situated within the context of an infant mortality rate of 15.5%, per every 1,000 live births. It can be compared to an average annual population growth of 1.2%, in which urban numbers increased and rural numbers decreased, during the same time period.
What is the flight distance from Boston Massachusetts to Aruba?
A distance of 2,054 miles [3,306 kilometers; 1,785 nautical miles] separates Boston, Massachusetts from Aruba's capital at Oranjestad. It takes less than 4.5 hours to fly from Boston to Oranjestad. They aren't in the same time zone. Boston is one hour behind Oranjestad.
Aruba's main import in 2008 was machinery and electro technical equipment at a cost of 321,800,000 Aruban florins [$181,807,910]. The second highest import was food productsfor 212,600,000 florins [$120,112,994]. The third highest import was chemical products for 192,400,000 florins [$108,700,565].
Other imports included base metals/derivative metals; transport equipment; live animals/other animal products; optical instruments/apparatus/equipment; textile fibers/articles.
The total cost of imports in 2008 was 1,853,000,000 florins [$1,046,892,655], according to the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry of Aruba [DEACI].
For more information on Aruba's imports and exports 2005 through 2008, please visit the link provided below.
What services does Aruba Networks offer their customers?
Aruba Networks offer their customers many different options for their indoor based vacations as well as outdoor vacations. They have many maps of their different activities that one can do on their website.
Hooibergite is a distinctive variety of quartz dioritethat's found on Aruba. It's named for Hooiberg ['Haystack'], a volcanic formation almost in the center of Aruba. Hooiberg is made up of this distinctive rock.
No, Aruba is not bigger than the United States of America.
Specifically, Aruba is a small desert island in the south Caribbean Sea. The United States is one of the three largest countries of the Americas. In fact, Aruba is about one-fiftieth (1/50) the size of Rhode Island, the smallest U.S. state.
How many miles of railroads does Aruba have?
Aruba doesn't have railroads for public use. There never was a major railroad system on Aruba. Tracks were laid privately for gold mining, oil refining and storage, and phosphate mining.
Is Aruba a real tropical island?
Yes, it is. Aruba is located between the tropic of cancer and the tropic of capricornio.
Where does Aruba get their drinking water?
Feel free to drink the water in Aruba. No need for bottled water on this Caribbean island. Aruba's tap water is pure and fresh. It is distilled on the island in the world's third largest salt water desalination plant. Please take the time to learn more about the beautiful island of Aruba.
Which European nation owns Aruba?
The Netherlands is Aruba's mother country.
Specifically, Aruba is an autonomous but constituent country within the European Kingdom of the Netherlands. The island's leaders include a governor appointed by the Dutch queen and an elected prime minister. They have control over governmental matters, except for such sensitive areas as defense and foreign affairs.
Where do you buy Aruba's locally caught fish?
You can buy fresh local fish everyday by the pier near renaissance market place, in the capital of Aruba (Oranjestad). You have there lots of fisherman that goes fishing everyday !!
What oil company was the first owner of the Aruba Refinery?
Lago Oil and Transport Company was the first oil refinery and storage facility on Aruba. Owned by Exxon, Lago opened in 1929. At the time, the Lago facility was the largest in the world. Exxon closed Lago in 1985.
How many athletes are from Aruba?
Sidney Ponson, Calvin Maduro, Eugene Kingsale, and Radhames Dykhoff are four former Major League Baseball players from Aruba.
On September 3, 1996, Eugene Kingsale [b. August 20, 1976] became the first ballpayer born in Aruba to play in a major league game. He debuted with the Baltimore Orioles on that day.
Calvin Maduro [b. September 5, 1974] debuted five days later on September 8, 1996. His first game was as a player with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Sidney Ponson [b. November 2, 1976] debuted on April 19, 1998. He played his first game with the Baltimore Orioles.
Ponson's cousin Radhames Dykhoff [b. September 27, 1974] debuted on June 7, 1998. His first game was as a player with the Baltimore Orioles.
Kingsale, Maduro, and Ponson were knighted in the Netherlands' Order of Orange-Nassa in 2004.
Does United Parcel Service ship from the mainland to Aruba?
Yes, United Parcel Service (UPS) ships to Aruba.
Specifically, UPS operates at Fast Delivery Services NV in Oranjestad, Aruba's
capital. Delivery is only until noon on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Saturday and Sunday are considered days of rest.
What products does Frasa offer on Aruba?
Food products is what Frasa International Trading distributes to clients on Aruba. The company was founded on December 5, 1980. Frasa's products include deli and bakery, domestic and international produce, and paper supplies [plastic cutlery, foam cups, etc.].
Their clients include hotels/resorts [Hyatt Regency Aruba Hotel & Casino, Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort], restaurants [Aqua Grill, Amazonia Churrascaria], and stores [Certified Supermarket, Ling & Sons Supermarket]. Their address is as follows:
Schotlandstraat 39
Oranjestad, Aruba.
Their phone number is [297] 582-2704. Their email address is sales@frasa.com. For more information, go to their website at http://www.frasa.com.
What is the name of the song with the lyrics 'Aruba Jamaica Oh I want to take ya'?
Kokomo by The Beach Boys.
