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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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How far is Arlington VA from Washington D.C.?
The eastern boarder of Arlington VA is the Potomac river. Washington DC is just across the river from Arlington VA. So the distance is approximately 350 yards.
One of Aruba's main exports is aloe vera products. Aruba Aloe Balm NV is the oldest company on Aruba. It was founded in 1890. The company has a product line of body, sun, and hair products containing 100 percent Pure Aruba Aloe Vera gel. The company has devoted 150 acres to aloe cultivation. The Aruba Aloe Museum and Factory is located at Pitastraat 115, Oranjestad.
Who is the Minister of Infrastructure for Aruba?
Michelle Hooyboer-Winklaar is the Minister of Culture for Aruba.
60Hz , the Same as the US
The voltage in Aruba is 127 V @ 60 Hz (which makes it compatible with the US and Canada). It also uses the same plug type as in the US and Canada. source: voltageplugregion.com
What is the distance from Aruba to Bonaire?
From Kralendijk (Bonaire) to Caracas (Venezuela) is apportmately147 miles. Both cities are Capitals of each country.
How many of Aruba's days are sunny?
According to the website for Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA), Aruba is blessed with bright sunshine "practically every day of the year."
Specifically, according to ATA, the sun always shines except for a scattering of limited showers. According to Time and Date website, the forecast for the next two weeks shows only three cloudy days with thunderstorms. The Meteorological Department of Aruba (Departamento Meterologico Aruba DMA) provides up-to-the-minute weather conditions on its website.
How many live births were there in Aruba in 2006 2007 and 2008?
In 2006 there were 537 deaths in Aruba. In 2007 there were 521 deaths. In 2008 there were 523 deaths.
For more Aruba statistics, go the website for the Central Bureau of Statistics [Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek] at http://www.cbs.aw.
No, Aruba is not a city.
Specifically, Aruba is the name of an island in the south Caribbean. Its economy is based largely on tourism to its beautiful sandy beaches. Politically, it is not independent since it remains autonomous but dependent through its status as constituent country of the European Kingdom of the Netherlands.
What is the distance in miles from Mobile Alabama to Aruba?
Atlanta, Georgia is 1,724 miles [2,774 kilometers; 1,498 nautical miles] from Aruba's capital at Oranjestad. It takes about 3.5 hours to fly from Atlanta to Oranjestad. They aren't in the same time zone. Atlanta is one hour behind Aruba.
Yes, Aruba is a desert island in the sense of having an arid, desert climate. But at the same time, no it isn't in the sense of an uninhabited island. Aruba has been continuously inhabited for an estimated 4,500 years. So it doesn't qualify as an uninhabited island. Otherwise, Aruba's vegetation [from cacti to aloe vera to divi-divi trees] is typical of arid desert climates.
What caused the death of Joran Van der Sloot's father?
Paulus van der Sloot died Wednesday evening, February 10, 2010. He collapsed while playing tennis at the Tierra del Sol Resort & Country Club on the northwest tip of Aruba. He was 57 years old.
How long do Aruba's children go to school?
According to the website for the International School of Aruba (ISA), there are 181 school days in 2010-2011 calendar.
Specifically, the school year is divided into two semesters of two quarters each. First semester totals 84 days, with 37 days in Quarter 1 and 47 days in Quarter 2. Second semester totals 97 days, with 47 days in Quarter 3 and 50 days in Quarter 4.
Is Aruba a dangerous place to live?
No, Aruba is no more of a dangerous place to live than most places in the world.
Specifically, islanders are known for their friendliness and hospitality. They can be characterized as multicultural and multilingual since over 40 nationalities have been involved in building Aruban society. They live on a small island completely surrounded by water and therefore have learned how to get along and pull together.
What type of jobs do people in Aruba have?
working in restaraunts , selling things to tourist, working at clothing stores, working at resorts
Where was Sinbad's fourth Summer Jam Concert held?
Sinbad's first Summer Jam Concert was held on St. Maarten [St. Martin] in 1995. Musicians in the show included Gladys Knight and Earth Wind and Fire. The concert originally aired on HBO.
How long does it takes from Oranjestad to Palm Beach Aruba?
It takes about 2 hours 45 minutes to fly from Orlando, Florida to Aruba. Orlando is 1,324 miles [2,130 kilometers; 1,150 nautical miles] from Aruba. Aruba is southeast of Orlando. They aren't in the same time zone. Orlando is one hour behind Aruba.
What are the official languages of Aruba and Curaçao?
Dutch and Papiamento are the official languages of Aruba. Papiamento is a mix of native languages with African, Dutch, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish languages. But the use of English is rising constantly because of the importance of tourism to the Caribbean island.
English is the official language of Barbuda. The first permanent European explorers and settlers of the island were Spanish and then French. The English were third in line, and formed a permanent colony and foothold on Barbuda as of 1666.
Distance from Minneapolis to Aruba?
Minneapolis, Minnesota is two hours behind Aruba. When it's noon in Minneapolis, it's 2:00 p.m. in Aruba. Minnesota is in the Central Standard Time [CST] Zone. Aruba is in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone. Atlantic Standard Time is usually two hours ahead of CST and one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time [EST].
But Aruba doesn't observe daylight saving time [DST] when the clock is set ahead one hour from spring to autumn. During daylight saving time, Aruba is only one hour ahead of Minnesota and other CST states. During daylight savings time, Aruba's time is the same as EST.
What companies offer affordable holidays in Aruba?
Companies such as Travelocity, and Expedia can provide good online rates. Another good option would be to find a trained Travel Agent in your area, they can usually find the best rates for your needs.
No country borders Aruba.
Specifically, Aruba is an island in the Caribbean. It is not a split island, as in the case of Haiti and the Dominican Republic or of Saint-Martin and Sint-Maarten. It is a constituent country of the European Kingdom of the Netherlands.
What are Aruba's major religions?
Catholicism is the predominant religion on Aruba. Roman Catholics make up 81 percent of the population. Aruba's Catholic churches are part of the Diocese of Willemstad [Dioecesis Gulielmopolitanus] based on Curacao.
Aruba is about 21 miles [33 kilometers] long. Its width ranges from about 2 miles [3.2 kilometers] to 8 miles [12.8 kilometers]. Its total area is 74.5 square miles [193 square kilometers]. For comparison, it's slightly larger than Washington, D.C. [68.3 square miles; 177 square kilometers].
With which European country does Aruba maintain ties?
Aruba maintains ties with the Netherlands. Aruba 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].
What are Aruba's ethnic groups?
According to the U.S. State Department, Aruba's ethnic groups are mixed white, Caribbean Amerindian, and other.
Specifically, 80% of the population is mixed white/Caribbean Amerindian. Other ethnicities account for 20%. According to the Joshua Project, ancestry is mainly traced to Caquetios Indian, Dutch, and Latin American roots.
What is the flight time from Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Aruba?
It takes a little over 4 hours to fly from Connecticut's capital at Hartford to Aruba's capital at Oranjestad, Aruba.
The two locations aren't in the same time zone. Additionally, Aruba doesn't observe daylight saving time [DST]. So Hartford is the same time as Oranjestad during DST and one hour behind the rest of the year.
