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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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What are Aruba's protective laws for women and children?
According to the U.S. State Department's 2011 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Aruba, one of Aruba's strong protective laws for women and children concerns human trafficking.
Specifically, Articles 203a and 286a of the Aruba criminal code prohibits all forms of human trafficking. Penalties for this crime range from 4 to 15 years of imprisonment. Resources for victims of trafficking include the Bureau for Victim Assistance and Aruba's Child Protection Agency.
Aruba is a hospitable and welcoming environment for many different species. For example, there are numerous kinds of lizards: half of the species of lizard known to man reside exclusively on this island. The kododo blauw has a blue-green color, is quite friendly and totally vegetarian. Pega Pega are cousins to the gecko and get their name in the Papiamento language (pega means to stick), from the tiny suction pads on their feet which allow them to walk practically anywhere. You will also see iguanas, which can change color depending on their surroundings. Aruba is also home to wild donkeys, goats, toads, pelicans, snakes, and numerous other species. I enclose a link to a site that tells you more about the animals, birds, reptiles etc that are found on Aruba.
What is the flight path from London gatwick to Aruba?
Generally you pass over Puerto Rico and Ireland in flying from Manchester, United Kingdom to Aruba. Aruba is west-southwest of Manchester. Most of the flight is over the vast island-less expanses of the Atlantic Ocean.
HOW MUCH IS A 2006 ARUBA 1 FLORIN COIN WOTH?
According to the website operated by Numismaster, the 2001 Aruba 10 florin coins were minted with a brilliant, uncirculated value of $75.
Specifically, 2,000 coins were minted. These coins depict seven green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas). The composition of these coins is silver.
Yes, you can bring nuts into Aruba, but there are specific regulations to follow. Generally, packaged and commercially prepared nuts are allowed, while loose or homemade items may be subject to restrictions. It's advisable to check the latest customs regulations before traveling, as policies can change. Always declare any food items upon arrival to avoid issues.
Are there 7-Eleven stores in Aruba?
Yes, there are 7-Eleven stores in Aruba. The convenience store chain has a presence on the island, offering a variety of snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials to both locals and tourists. However, the number of locations may be limited compared to other regions.
What is Aruba's national sport?
Aruba is an island of many sports. Competitions and tournaments are held annually. Hosted throughout the island, the events highlight the variety of sports as well as Aruba's natural, diverse beauty.
One, the Aruba International Half Marathon is held in March. It covers the 21 kilometer [31 mile] distance from Sint Nicolaas [San Nicholas] in the southwest to Oranjestad in the northwest.
Two, the Royal Nationals Drag Race is held in April at the Palo Marga International Raceway Park near Sint Nicolaas [San Nicholas].
Three, National Beach Tennis Championships are held in May at Palm Beach in northwest Aruba.
Four, Hi-Winds Competition is held in July. The windsurfing events take place off Hadikurari Beach in northwest Aruba. Kiteboarding takes place off Boca Grandi Beach on the southeastern tip of Aruba.
Five, the International Pro-Am Golf Tournament is held in August at Tierra del Sol Resort and Golf Course on the northwestern tip of Aruba.
Six, the Catamaran Regatta is held in November off Palm Beach in northwest Aruba.
What is the distance in air miles between Aruba and Nashville Tennessee?
Aruba's capital city at Oranjestad is 1,936 miles [3,116 kilometers; 1,682 nautical miles] from Nashville, Tennessee. It takes around 4 hours to fly between the two cities.
Nashville isn't in the same time zone as Oranjestad. Aruba doesn't observe daylight saving time [DST] when clocks are set one hour ahead. During DST Nashville is only one hour behind Oranjestad. The rest of the year it's 2 hours behind.
Nashville is in the Central Time Zone. The eastern third of the state is in the Eastern Time Zone.
What is Aruba's Independence Day?
Aruba doesn't have an independence day ... yet. The closest thing to it is flag day every March 18th or autonomy day every January 1st.
Specifically, the island has been largely under Dutch control since 1636. Aruba gained autonomy in most internal affairs from the Netherlands on January 1, 1986. But the Kingdom of the Netherlands controls defense, foreign affairs, final judicial review, and such Kingdom matters as human rights and good governance. The movement toward independence was halted in 1990 upon the request of Aruba's Prime Minister Nelson Orlando Oduber [b. 1947].
On what Caribbean island is Dutch spoken?
Dutch is spoken on the Caribbean island of Aruba. In fact, it shares official language status there with the Creole language that's called Papiamento. Dutch is an official language because of the island's status as an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Was the current Governor of the Netherlands Antilles born in Aruba?
Yes, the current Governor of the Netherlands Antilles is Aruba born. Frits M. de los Santos Goedgedrag was born on November 1, 1951 in Aruba. He began his government career as a legislation lawyer at the Department of Legal and General Affairs in Curaçao. He moved to Bonaire in the 1980s and eventually became Secretary of the Island Territory of Bonaire. He served as Lieutenant Governor of the Island Territory of Bonaire from 1992 to 1998. In 1998 he returned to Curaçao where he served as Procurator General of the Netherlands Antilles. In 2002 he was appointed Governor and assumed office on July 1, 2002.
For his official biography and a day in his life as Governor, please visit the link provided below.
How many tourist disappearances have there been in Aruba?
Natalee Holloway [b. October 21, 1986] is the only tourist known to disappear in Aruba. Natalee arrived in Aruba on Thursday, May 26, 2005 with 124 fellow graduates of Mountain Brook High School in Alabama. She was last seen by her classmates around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30. She failed to show up for the flight home later that day.
Despite extensive searches of the island and surrounding waters, no trace of Natalee yet has been found. Her father, Dave Holloway, has established the Natalee Holloway Foundation to provide information and resources to immediate families of U.S. citizens who have missing family members.
For more information on the foundation that honors Natalee's memory, please visit the link provided below.
Only the 50 cent coin, known as yotin, is square shaped. All other coins are round. For a while the 5 florin note was replaced with a square coin but it's now minted as a round coin.
Does Aruba use left or right hand drive?
Driving in Aruba is on the right hand side of the road. If you have a valid U.S. license and are 21 years old, you may legally drive in Aruba. You don't need a temporary Aruba license.
But please be aware of the fact that right turns on red aren't permitted in Aruba!
No, Aruba isn't owned by Venezuela. Venezuela is an independent South American country where Spanish is spoken. Aruba is an island that's off the coast of Venezuela. But it's considered an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Do any stores in Aruba sell go pro cameras?
Bula surf shop is the only store that I know of that sells go pro cameras. Info: Royal Plaza Mall Suite 112, ARUBA Oranjestad, Aruba5838458
What is Aruba's tectonic plate?
The Caribbean tectonic plate is the plate upon which Aruba is located.
Specifically, Aruba is an arid, sunny island in the southernmost Caribbean Sea. It is only 17 miles (27 kilometers) off the coast of the northern South American country of Venezuela. But the island is not part of that continent or of that continent's tectonic plate.
Aruba is considered to be in the Caribbean region. It's in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea. Because of its longstanding ties with the Netherlands, Aruba is one of the Dutch speaking islands in the Caribbean.
What beach in Aruba has the French Steak House?
Manchebo Beach is the location of the French Steak House.
Specifically, the restaurant is part of the Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa. The exact address is JE Irausquin Blvd 55. Reservations can be made by telephone, online or email.
What are Aruba's national currency and national language?
Dutch and Papiamento are the national languages, and the Aruban florin is the national currency, in Aruba.
Specifically, Aruba is a Caribbean island and constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Its official, national languages therefore are the Dutch language of its colonizers and the Papiamento of its Caribbean native populations. Aruba's autonomy within the Dutch kingdom dates back to 1986, when its currency concomitantly changed from the Netherlands Antillean guilder to the Aruban florin.
