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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 liquor into Aruba?
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Imports:
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars; 1l of spirits or 2.25l of wine or 3l of beer; gifts to a value of AFl100.
Customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export of items such as firearms, religious materials, antiquities, medications, business equipment and other items . It is advisable to contact the Embassy of your destination country in Washington or one of that countrys consulates in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements.
What are Aruba's resources?
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Beaches, climate, and fish are included among Aruba's natural resources.
One, Aruba has powder fine white sand beaches with calm, clear waters.
Two, Aruba's tropical marine climate stays around 82 degrees Fahrenheit [28 degrees Celsius] all year.
Three, the Caribbean waters that surround Aruba are teeming with a variety of seafood, including conch, grouper, mahi-mahi, snapper, shrimp, and tuna.
Does Aruba accept American currency?
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Yes, American currency is accepted in Aruba.
Specifically, U.S. dollars and U.S. traveler's checks are accepted in Aruba. Additionally, major credit cards are accepted. Certain ATM cards are accepted. Personal checks are not accepted.
What does it cost to send a 4 x 9 envelope to Aruba?
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From where?
The weight of the contents will make a difference.
U.S. postal rates can be found at the website linked below.
What is the flight distance from New Jersey to Aruba?
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New Jersey is about 1,960 miles [3,154 kilometers; 1,703 nautical miles] from Aruba. It takes about four hours to fly from Newark, New Jersey to Aruba's capital at Oranjestad. New Jersey and Aruba aren't in the same time zone. Newark is one hour behind Aruba.
How do you telephone Aruba from the United States?
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To call an Aruba land line number from the United States of America, dial 011 + 297 + Aruba personal/business phone number. For example, to call the Aruba Tourism Authority, dial 011-297-582-3777. 011 is the International Direct Dialling [IDD] code for the United States for dialing out of the U.S. 297 is Aruba's country calling code.
Are there sharks in Aruba?
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Hammerhead (Sphyrna spp), nurse(Ginglymostoma cirratum) and sand sharks(Carcharias and Odontaspis spp) are found around Aruba, according to S.E. Aruba Fly 'n Dive. Hammerheads are near Punta Basora, the southeasternmost point of Aruba. Nurse sharks like to sleep in the crevices in the reef near Oranjestad. Nurse and sand sharks are found in the Shark Caves in the reef near the eastern tip of Aruba.
For more information, please visit the link to S.E. Aruba Fly 'n Dive's website provided below.
What is Aruba's size in acres?
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The total area of Aruba is 74.5 square miles [193 square kilometers]. It's 21 miles [33 kilometers] long. Its width varies from about 2 miles [3.2 kilometers] to 8 miles [12.8 kilometers]. For comparison, it's slightly larger than Washington, DC, which is 69 square miles [178 square kilometers].
Does Aruba have an archipelago?
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Yes, Aruba has an archipelago.
Specifically, an archipelago is a chain or cluster of islands. Aruba has islets immediately off its shore. For example, Renaissance Island, owned as Aruba's only private islet by Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, is a quick shuttle boat ride away Oranjestad's harbor.
What is the distance from Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Aruba?
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Aruba's capital at Oranjestad is 1,920 miles [3,089 kilometers; 1,668 nautical miles] from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It takes about 4 air hours to fly from Philadelphia to Oranjestad. Oranjestad is south of Philadelphia.
How long to fly from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia?
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Find a flights booking website and find the take off/arrival times for flights going between the two places. Simples.
How many casinos does Aruba have?
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Aruba has ten casinos. Four are in Aruba's capital Oranjestad: Alhambra Casino, Casino Masquerade, Casino Merengue, and Renaissance Casino.
Five are in Palm Beach: Casablanca Casino, Casino Aruba, Copa Cabana Casino, Excelsior Casino, and Stellaris Casino.
One is in Eagle Beach: La Cabana Casino.
Which state within the United States is closest to Aruba?
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Florida is the U.S. state that's closest to Aruba. Miami is near the southeastern tip of Florida. The distance from Miami to Aruba is 1,132 miles [1,821 kilometers; 983 nautical miles]. It takes about 2.5 hours to fly from Miami to Aruba's capital city at Oranjestad.
What are Aruba's beaches like?
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Powder fine white sand with calm, clear waters are the reasons why beaches on the western and southern coasts of Aruba are famous.
Eagle Beach and Palm Beach on the southwest coast are popular and accessible. Nearby Manchebo Beach is also a favorite.
Baby Beach on the southeast coast is famous for its warm shallow waters with waders and beginning swimmers and snorkelers.
The northeast coast is rocky with high waves and strong ocean currents. Many of the beaches there, such as Boca Prins and Dos Playa, are accessible only by SUV or 4-wheel drive. The rocky coastline is popular with hikers, horseback riders, and offroad drivers.
What is the time difference between Michigan and Aruba?
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The time difference between Michigan and Aruba ranges from no difference to 2 hours. Most of Michigan is in the Eastern Time Zone. Four counties in the western Upper Peninsula [Dickinson, Gogebic, Iron, Menominee] are in the Central Time Zone.
Aruba doesn't observe daylight saving time [DST] when clocks are set one hour ahead. During DST, most of Michigan is the same time as Aruba. During DST, the four Central Time Zone counties are one hour behind Aruba. The rest of the year, most of Michigan is one hour behind Aruba, and the four counties are two hours behind.
What is the distance in miles from New Jersey to Aruba?
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A distance of 699 miles [1,126 kilometers; 608 nautical miles] separates Aruba's capital city at Oranjestad from Barbados' capital city at Bridgetown. Barbados is east of Aruba. It takes a little over 1.5 hours to fly from Bridgetown to Oranjestad. Aruba and Barbados are both in the same time zone.
What is the distance in miles across Pennsylvania?
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The state extends 307 miles (494 km) E-W
and 169 miles (272 km) N-S.
Pennsylvania is rectangular in shape, except for an irregular side on the E and a break in the even boundary in the NW where the line extends N-E for about 50 mi (80 km) along the shore of Lake Erie.
What is the distance from Connecticut to Aruba?
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The distance from Columbus, Ohio's capital, to Oranjestad, Aruba's capital, is 2,052 miles.
Specifically, that distance is equivalent to 3,303 kilometers. It is 1,783 nautical miles. The flight direction from Columbus to Oranjestad is south-southeast.
What is the percentage of Aruba's rain days?
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The percentage of rain days on Aruba averages around 17 percent. The yearly average number of days with measurable preciptation [greater than 0.4 inches] is 62 days. The months with the greatest number of rain days are October [6.7 days], November [9.7 days], and December [10.5 days].
For more Aruba weather averages, please visit the link provided below.
What is the flight time from Bangor Maine to London England?
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From Boston it's about 6 hours, so I'd say closer to 5
What is the flight time from Aruba to Switzerland?
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The flight time from Oranjestad, Aruba's capital, to Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, is just over 10 hours hours at an average flight speed of 500 miles/hour (805 kilometers/hour).
Specifically, Anchorage is in the Alaska Time Zone, and Aruba is in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone. Anchorage observes daylight savings but Aruba does not observe it. During daylight saving time, Anchorage is 4 hours behind Oranjestad.
What is the distance from Massachusetts to Aruba?
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The distance from Boston, Massachusetts' capital, to Oranjestad, Aruba's capital, is 2,055 miles.
Specifically, that distance is equivalent to 3,306 kilometers. It is 1,785 nautical miles. The flight direction from Boston to Oranjestad is south.
What is the air mileage from JFK airport in New York to Aruba's airport?
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Aruba is about 1,959 air miles [3,152 kilometers; 1,702 nautical miles] from John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens, New York. It takes about four hours to fly from JFK to Aruba. They aren't in the same time zone. New York is one hour behind Aruba.
What is the time difference between Aruba and London England?
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Aruba is one hour ahead of New York. Specifically, the Caribbean island is about 1,959 miles [3,152 kilometers; 1,702 nautical miles] from New York. So a flight between the island and the state may take about four hours.
