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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.
543 Questions
Is Belize an island off Aruba?
No, Belize is not an island off Aruba.
Specifically, Aruba is an island in the south Caribbean. It is just about 17 miles (27 kilometers) north of the South American country of Venezuela. It therefore is nowhere near Belize, which is a sovereign state in the northern part of Central America.
Which hemispheres do Aruba and Hungary belong to?
Both of those places are in the northern hemisphere. In addition, Aruba is
also in the western hemisphere, while Hungary is also in the eastern one.
Is there a time change from Ontario Canada to Aruba?
Yes, there's a time change from Ontario to Aruba. The Canadian Province of Ontario falls in two time zones. With the exception of a few communities, the province observes daylight saving time [DST] when the clock is set forward one hour from spring to autumn.
One, most of Ontario is in the Eastern Time Zone. The Eastern Time Zone communities in Ontario are usually one hour behind Aruba. During daylight saving time, they have the same time as Aruba.
Two, the part of Ontario that is west of 90 degrees west longitude is in the Central Time Zone. These communities are usually two hours behind Aruba. During daylight saving time, they're one hour behind Aruba.
Are there earthquakes in Aruba?
Aruba feels the after-shocks of earthquakes in the Caribbean area, especially in Venezuela. The earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010 and the earthquake in Venezuela on January 13 were felt minimally in Aruba, according to the 'Visit Aruba Forum on Auba [sic] Rattled by Earthquake'.
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, on the northwest coast of the 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.
For more information, please visit the links provided below.
Aruba is an overseas territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It has its own parliament for local affairs, but concerning national issues (such as currency, defense, etc.) it defers to the Dutch Parliament in Amsterdam.
Why are people in Aruba called Arubans?
An Aruban is a person from Aruba. Aruba's population is 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.
The term 'Aruban' is used when you're speaking specifically in regard to the island of Aruba. If you want to speak more generally, then you can call an Aruban a Caribbean islander. Aruba is located in the Caribbean Sea.
Do Israelis need visas to travel to Aruba?
No, Israelis do not need visas to travel to Aruba.
Specifically, Israelis need valid Israeli passports and return tickets. They enter without visas. They can stay up to thirty days at a time.
Are Aruba and Suriname on the same time?
No, Aruba and Suriname aren't in the same time zone. Aruba is one hour behind Suriname. Neither country observes daylight saving time [DST].
What is PSV Eindhoven's nickname?
"Boeren" ("Peasants"), "Red White Army" and "Rood-witten" ("Red-whites") are nicknames for PSV Eindhoven.
No, Aruba has no rivers.
Specifically, Aruba is an island in the southernmost Caribbean Sea. It therefore is surrounded on all sides by water. But it has no rivers running through its desert-style landscape.
Yes, there are tides around Aruba.
Specifically, Aruba is located in the south Caribbean Sea. Marine reports give daily and extended forecast information on high and low tides. In terms of Aruba, the marine reports are made available through information collected at the fishing town of Amuay, on the Paraguana Peninsula of Venezuela.
What is the distance in miles between St John US Virgin Islands and Aruba?
A total of 528 miles [850 kilometers; 459 nautical miles] separates Aruba's capital city at Oranjestad from Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Saint John has no airports. There's an hourly ferry service from Saint Thomas, which is 4 miles west of Saint John. Saint John is 4 miles southwest of Tortola, British Virgin Islands. There's daily ferry service between Saint John and Tortola.
What is the English phrase 'Thank you' in Aruban?
"Danki" and "Dankje" are ways of saying "Thank you" in Aruba.
Specifically, the word "danki' is in the local language, Papiamento. The word "dankje" is in the official, European language, Dutch. These are the two most widely spoken languages although many Arubans understand and speak English.
Trinidad is 587 miles [944 kilometers; 510 nautical miles] from Aruba. Trinidad is southeast of Aruba. It's the southernmost island in the Caribbean. It's located 7 miles [11 kilometers; 6.08 nautical miles] off the northeast coast of Venezuela. Aruba is located about 17 miles [27 kilometers; 14.77 nautical miles] off the northern coast of Venezuela.
What is Aruba's temperature in December?
The average temperature of Aruba during December is 80 degrees F. [about 27 degrees Celsius]. The average number of days above 85 degrees F. [about 29 degrees C.] in December is 19. The average number of days below 75 degrees F. [about 24 degrees C.] in December is ten.
For more Aruba weather averages and records, please go to the link provided below.
What is Aruba's relative location?
Aruba's relative location is in the southern Caribbean Sea. Aruba is about 17 miles [27 kilometers; 14.7 nautical miles] north of the northern coast of Venezuela. The nearest Caribbean island is Curacao, which is about 73 miles [117 kilometers; 63 nautical miles] northeast of Aruba.
Is there a song called do the wiper from Aruba?
Yes there is its form are carnival the singers/band who play it are BMW
According to Sarah Bollinger's article on Aruba's flag on the Caribbean Choice website, Aruba's flag was newly created by Aruba's Flag Commission.
Specifically, in March 1976 Sarah was sent by the Flag Research Institute in Winchester, Massachusetts to consult with Aruba's Flag Commission. Over 700 designs were submitted by Arubans in the Commission's competition for the island's flag. Sarah, Julio Maduro, Epi Wever, and Roland Donk combined distinctive symbols from the competition entries to create a new, unique, lovely flag for the happy island.
What are facts about the islands of Aruba Bonaire and Curaçao?
Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao are known as the ABC Islands. They're the three westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. Aruba is the smallest of the three at 74.5 square miles [193 square kilometers]. Curaçao is the largest at 171.4 square miles [444 square kilometers].
Aruba's flag has a red four pointed star outlined in white. Bonaire's flag has a red five pointed star. Curaçao's flag has two six pointed stars.
The highest point on Bonaire is Brandaris Hill at 787 feet [240 meters]. The highest point on Curaçao is Christoffelberg [Mount Christoffel] at 1,230 feet [375 meters]. The highest point on Aruba is Mount Jamanota 1,620 feet [188 miles].
What is the flight time from Louisville Kentucky to Aruba?
The flight takes about four hours from Louisville, Kentucky to Aruba's capital city at Oranjestad.
What is Aruba's national bird?
The burrowing owl is the national bird of Aruba.
Specifically, the owl appears on Aruba's money, national flag, and postage stamps. Locally, it called "choco." Its scientific name is Athene cunicularia.
