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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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Can you bring sandwiches on the JetBlue flight to Aruba?
Yes, you can bring sandwiches on the JetBlue flight to Aruba.
Specifically, passengers can bring on board anything what they buy after passing security and waiting in the pre-departure area of the airport. The food that they have in their check-in luggage may be taken on board. The main problem is drinks that are not purchased in the pre-departure area.
December 15th to April 15th is Aruba's peak season.
Specifically, peak season refers to the time at which tourism is the highest. From mid-December through mid-April, visitors to Aruba find the greatest competition in terms of transportation to and from the island and regarding lodging and access to attractions on the island. It therefore is important to make reservations and finalize itineraries well in advance if these are the preferred months for a visit.
Is Aruba south of South America?
The island of Aruba lies north of Venezuela, which is in South America. With that being said the answer is no, it's north of South America. Aruba is governed by the Netherlands.
Aruba has a King and Queen. The King is His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, the queen of Aruba is Her Majesty Queen Máxima. The King is the official Head of State.
What is Aruba's average monthly precipitation?
The average monthly precipitation for Aruba ranges from a high of 3.3 inches for December to a low of 0.3 inches for March. The yearly rainfall is around 20.3 inches, which averages to 1.69 inches per month.
The average rainfall for each month follows:
January, 1.5 inches.
February, 0.75 inches.
March, 0.3 inches.
April, 0.5 inches.
May, 0.55 inches.
June, 0.7 inches.
July, 1.2 inches.
August, 1 inch.
September, 1.4 inches.
October, 2.6 inches.
November, 3.1 inches.
December 3.3 inches.
For more Aruba weather averages, please visit the link provided below.
Aruba's climate isn't hot or humid. Instead, it's warm and dry. Aruba has a tropical marine climate that's attractive and consistent all year. Trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean moderate the temperature. So it stays around 82 degrees Fahrenheit [28 degrees Celsius]. Annual rainfall averages about 20 inches [51 centimeters] or less. The rainy season lasts from October to December.
How do you contact the Arubaanse Athletiek Bond?
The mailing address for the Arubaanse Atletiek Bond [AAB] is as follows:
P.O. Box 700
Oranjestad, Aruba.
The AAB telephone number is [297] 582-7186. Their fax number is [297] 583-1571. Their email address is sportcaribe@yahoo.com.
What is the ticker symbol for Aruba networks?
According to Bloomberg's website, the ticker symbol for Aruba Networks Inc. is ARUN.
Specifically, is traded on the NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) global stock market. Aruba Networks is a networking vendor headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Aruba Networks was founded in 2002 and went public in March 2007.
What is the distance from Aruba to Cape Town South Africa?
The distance from Oranjestad, Aruba's capital, to Cape Town, South Africa's second most populous city, is 6,609 miles.
Specifically, that distance is equivalent to 10,635 kilometers. It is 5,742 nautical miles. Cape Town is east-southeast of Oranjestad.
Are Aruba conga drums any good?
Yes, Aruba conga drums are an exciting addition to musical compositions and performances.
Specifically, the conga drums are associated with the music of Aruba and Curaçao. They are the hallmark instrument of the islands' tumba music. Tumba music traces its origins back to African musical introductions in the seventeenth century.
What is Aruba's basic court structure?
A three level model from the island's Dutch colonizersmakes up the basic court structure of Aruba. There are no juries or grand juries in Aruba's legal system. The Court of First Instance [Gerecht in Eerste Aanleg] is the first level of court. That court's decisions may be appealed to the Common Court of Justice of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba [Gemeenschappelijk Hof van Justitie voor de Nederlandse Antillen en Aruba], which is located on Curacao. The third and final level of court is the Supreme Court of Justice of the Netherlands [Hoge Raad der Nederlanden], which is located in The Hague, The Netherlands.
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.
