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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 is the flight time from Ottawa to Aruba?
The flight time from Ottawa in Canada to Aruba is approximately 4 hours and 47 minutes.
The total distance is about 3695.71 km or 2296 miles.
The flight time is approximate. Factors such as weather conditions could alter the length of the flight.
Do Jamaicans need visas to visit Aruba?
Yes, Jamaicans need visas in order to visit Aruba.
Specifically, Aruba requires a valid passport in order for a visitor to be considered for entry into the island. In the case of Jamaicans, the passport must be accompanied by a valid visa sticker. Generally, visitors cannot stay more than 180 days out of one year, and that total must be broken up in individual stays of no more than 30 days at a time.
What is the distance from New York City to Aruba?
Aruba is about 1,959 miles [3,152 kilometers; 1,702 nautical miles] from New York City, New York. It takes about 4 hours to fly from New York City to Aruba's capital city at Oranjestad.
The two cities aren't in the same time zone. Also, Aruba doesn't observe daylight saving time [DST] when clocks are set one hour ahead. During DST, New York City and Oranjestad are on the same time. The rest of the year, New York City is one hour behind.
What are Aruba's preferred methods of payment?
The Aruba florin is the preferred currency to be used by visitors in Aruba.
Specifically, other currencies such as the U.S. dollar are accepted on Aruba. For example, U.S. travelers checks can be used. But it probably is a good idea to have Aruba florins on hand, especially if the visitor travels outside the capital city of Oranjestad.
What are Aruba's marijuana laws?
Aruba's drug laws are severe, according to the U.S. Department of State Travel Information on Aruba. It's noted that the penalties for illegal drug possession, trafficking, or use are severe. Convicted offenders are given long jail sentencesand heavy fines.
It also is noted that unknowingly violating Aruba's laws may result in expulsion, arrest, or imprisonment.
For information on criminal penalties in Aruba, please visit the link provided below.
What is the distance from Rochester New York to Aruba?
The flight distance from Buffalo, New York's second most populous city, to Oranjestad, Aruba's capital, is 2,159 miles.
Specifically, that distance is equivalent to 3,474 kilometers. It is 1,876 nautical miles. The flight direction from Buffalo to Oranjestad is south-southeast.
What is Aruba's most popular 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.
North America is the continent to which Aruba belongs. Aruba's considered part of the North American continent even though the tiny island is closer to the South American continent than to the North American continent. Aruba's only about 17 miles [27 kilometers; 14.7 nautical miles] from the northernmost point of mainland Venezuela.
Does Aruba have rats on the beach at night?
Yes, there are mice and rats on Aruba. Mice on Aruba include the house mouse [Mus musculus] and the vesper mouse [Calomys hummelincki]. Rats include the black rat [Rattus rattus] and the Norway rat [Rattus norvegicus].
The vesper mouse is ranked as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature [IUCN]. This means that it's likely to become an endangered species.
How do Aruban children spend the day?
Aruban children spend their day in the same way as many other children. During the school year they go to school. They have hobbies and pastimes. They enjoy sports and especially the wide range of land and water activities that are available all year with the year round pleasant climate.
What is the flight time from Aruba to Peru?
About a 2.5 to 3.5 hour flight time can be expected to Aruba from Florida, depending on the point of departure. The flight duration times from three Florida cities follow.
1. It takes about 2.5 hours to fly from Miami to Aruba. Miami is on the southeast coast of Florida. It's about 1,132 miles (1,821 kilometers; 983 nautical miles) from Aruba. They aren't in the same time zone. Miami is one hour behind Aruba.
2. It takes about 2 hours 45 minutes to fly from Orlando to Aruba. Orlando is in central Florida. Orlando is about 1,324 miles (2,130 kilometers; 1,150 nautical miles) from Aruba. They aren't in the same time zone. Orlando is one hour behind Aruba.
3. It takes about 3.5 hours to fly from Pensacola to Aruba. Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle. Pensacola is about 1,658 miles (2,668 kilometers; 1,441 nautical miles) from Aruba. They aren't in the same time zone. Pensacola is two hours behind Aruba.
Is Aruba dependent or independent?
Aruba is dependent. It isn't independent. Specifically, Aruba is a dependency of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. A dependency is a territory that doesn't have full political independence and that's under the authority of another government.
On January 1, 1986, Aruba officially became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Aruba has basic autonomy on most internal affairs except for 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].
Eighteen [18] is the minimum age to enter casinos in Aruba. The casino has the right to request a valid I.D. as proof of age. Aruba's casino laws are presented in 'The Ordinance on Games of Hazard'.
Aruba uses Florins (abbreviated AFL) and the coversion rate is $1 USD = 1.75 AFL
However, all tourist locations and restaurants accept dollars as well as most local businesses as well, though you might get change back in florins if they've run out of dollars.
Aruba is famous for powder thin white sand beachesbordered by the calm and inviting sea, especially along the west coast. Also great about Aruba is its pleasant year round climate. Aruba is on the southern fringes of the traditional Atlantic/Caribbean hurricane belt. So Aruba is usually unaffected by the hurricane season.
Aruba's primary industry is tourism. So the emphasis there is on making visitors feel welcome. In fact, Otmar E. Oduber, new Minister of Tourism, Transportation & Labor Affairs, noted in January 2010 that Aruba has the highest number of repeat visitors in the Caribbean.
Aruba is known as One Happy Island. It's culturally diverse with is a population that's 80 percent mixed and 20 percent other ethnicities. The modern day Aruban is a blend of over 40 nationalities in addition to the original Arawak inhabitants. Just as Hawaii is famous for Aloha, Aruba is famous for 'Bon bini'. That's Papiamento for 'Welcome'.
Yes, Aruba was formed from a volcanic eruption. Specifically, it was formed from volcanic activity about 90 to 95 million years ago. Hooiberg ['Haystack'] is a volcanic formation that's located almost in the center of Aruba. It's 541 feet [168 meters] high. It can be seen from anywhere on the island. Aruba is situated on the Caribbean Tectonic Plate.
What products are made in Aruba?
Three of the products manufactured on Aruba are aloe vera based beauty products, Fluff, and household cleaners/detergents. Body, sun, and hair products containing 100 percent Pure Aruba Aloe Vera gel are manufactured by Aruba Aloe Balm N.V. Located in Oranjestad, they're the oldest company on Aruba. They were founded in 1890. Their website can be accessed by the link provided below.
Fluff is made from household garbage through the WastAway hydrothermal process at the Solid Waste Management Facility in Perkietenbos. It's similar in consistency to wood pulp. On Aruba its initial use is as a growing medium to supplement topsoil. Bouldin and Lawson of McMinnville, Tennessee finished building their first international WastAway system on Aruba in 2009. Their website can be accessed by the link provided below.
R.J. Van Der Sar N.V. have manufactured household cleaners since 1975. They've expanded their product line to include dishwashing and liquid laundry detergents as well as pine and industrial cleaners. They started in Oranjestad, and now they're based in Barcadera. Their website can be accessed by the link provided below.
How much is a square Aruba 50 cent coin worth?
A square Aruban 50 cent coin equals 28 U.S. cents.
Specifically, Aruban money basically converts at half the value of U.S. money. One Aruban florin equals 0.56 U.S. cents. As with the U.S. dollar, the Aruban florin is made up of 100 cents.
Do you need shots to enter to Aruba?
CDC recommends: HEPATITIS A HEPATITIS B and TYPHOID
where vaccinations are administered at least 4-6 weeks prior to travel.
ALSO RECOMMENDED: ensure you are up to date on all other routine immunizations: measles mumps rubella (MMR), diptheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT), poliovirus, varicella (chicken pox) etc., when travelling or working in ARUBA as well the Caribbean in general.
CAUTION: This is by no means a complete list of precautions or potential disease risks for travel to the Caribbean. For complete information, go to the Centers for Disease Control website, Travelers Health Section, Caribbean. Diseases currently present in the Caribbean include DENGUE FEVER & MALARIA.
NOTE: Although YELLOW FEVER is currently is NOT a disease risk in Aruba, the government requires some travelers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever virus transmission to present proof of yellow fever vaccination. If you will be traveling to Aruba from any country other than the United States, this requirement may affect you. For specific requirement details, see Yellow Fever & Malaria Information, by Country.
Does it rain in Aruba in December?
Sometimes it rains in Aruba in December. Annual rainfall averages about 20 inches [51 centimeters] or less. The rainy season lasts from October to December. The ABC Islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao are on the southern fringes of the traditional Atlantic Caribbean hurricane belts. So they usually don't have to worry about hurricanes or fierce tropical storms. But in September 2007 Aruba experienced heavy rains from Hurricane Felix.
Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci [March 9, 1454-February 22, 1512], Alonso de Ojeda [c. 1466-1515], and Spanish cartographer Juan de la Cosa [c. 1460 1509] may be said to be Aruba's founders. They're the first Europeans to be credited with discovering the Caribbean island. In August 1499, they came across Aruba while they were exploring nearby Venezuela
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.
What are some of Aruba's landforms?
Two distinctive landforms on Aruba are Hooiberg and Mount Jamanota. They're both visible from anywhere on Aruba.
Hooiberg ['Haystack'] is a volcanic formation almost in the center of the island. It's 541 feet [168 meters] high. There are 562 concrete steps leading to the top. From the top Venezuela is visible on clear days.
At 620 feet [188 meters], Mount Jamanota is the highest point on Aruba. It's known for its wild parakeets and roaming wild donkeys and goats.
Aruba is almost always 90 degrees and humid, but there is usually a very refreshing breeze that will come around every few minutes. If you stay in the tourist spots, it's BEAUTIFUL. If you go to the rest of the island, it's a little desolate and dry.
