Welcome to Aruba!

Welcome to Aruba! Aruba is an enticing Caribbean island that attracts many visitors every year. This popular island is 15 miles just north of the coast of Venezuela. Aruba is divided into two parts known as the northeast and southwest coasts. The southwest has all of the beautiful white sandy beaches, warm waters, and turquoise coloured seas. The northeast coast which is exposed to the tougher Atlantic, boasts rougher waters, only a few white sand beaches, and rocky coast views.

The island of Aruba is one of the three countries that completes the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The other two countries are the Netherlands Antilles and the Netherlands. The official language is Dutch, and other languages spoken on the island include Papiamento (local language), Spanish, and English. Some communities speak French, German, Portuguese, and Chinese.

Main airport: Queen Beatrix International Airport (located near Oranjestad)

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Approximately one million tourists arrive in these ports every year and the Aruba Ports Authority is operated and owned by the Aruban Government.

Aruba is only 30 kilometers long and 9 kilometers wide. This gorgeous flat island is known for its glorious white sandy beaches and warm breeze. Its tropical climate is moderated by trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean and the temperature is almost always around 27 celsius. There are a variety of attractions, hot spots, hotels and resorts located on the attractive island of Aruba.

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