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is an island in the Caribbean Sea, just a short distance
north of the Venezuelan Paraguaná Peninsula, and
it forms a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Unlike
much of the Caribbean region, it has a dry climate and
an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. This climate has helped
tourism, however, as visitors to the island can reliably
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Aruba
is a generally flat, riverless island renowned for its white
sand beaches. Most of these are located on the western and
southern coasts of the island, which are relatively sheltered
from fierce ocean currents. The northern and eastern coasts,
lacking this protection, are considerably more battered by
the sea and have been left largely untouched by humans. The
interior of the island features some rolling hills, the better
two of which are called Hooiberg at 165 m (541 ft) and Mount
Jamanota, which is the highest on the island, at 188 m (617
ft) above sea level.
Aruba's first inhabitants were the Caquetios Indians from
the Arawak tribe. Fragments of the earliest known Indian settlements
date back to about 1,000 A.D. Spanish explorer Alonso de Ojeda
is regarded as the first European to arrive in about 1499.
In 1636 Aruba was acquired by the Dutch and remained under
their control for nearly two centuries. In 1805, during the
Napoleonic wars, the English briefly took control over the
island ruba, but it was returned to Dutch control in 1816.
A 19th-century gold rush was followed by prosperity brought
on by the opening in 1924 of an oil refinery. The last decades
of the 20th century saw a boom in the tourism industry. In
1986 Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles and became
a separate, autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Movement toward full independence was halted at Aruba's prerogative
in 1990. Aruba has a mixture of people from the South America
and Europe, the Far East, and other islands of the Caribbean.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aruba
Official Site for Aruba vacation travel, hotels, attractions,
things to do. Everything you need to plan your holiday on
Aruba. Hotel Reviews Hotel Reservations at TripGate.com On
one side of Aruba, the Atlantic crashes over rocks, coral
ridges and cliffs. On the other Arub is surrounded by tranquil
Caribbean Sea - perfect for snorkeling and swimming.
Reasons to visit:
• Best beaches
• Colorful Dutch architecture
• Luxury hotels & resorts with all the amenities
• Friendly residents who welcome tourists in many languages
• A wild, arid countryside with spectacular geological
formation
• Great dive sites
• Constant trade winds for windsurfing and kitesurfing
• An eco-friendly national park
• A Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed championship golf
course
• Shopping malls and designer boutiques
• Reasonably priced restaurants with international cuisine
www.arubatravelinfo.com
Background: Aruba was acquired by the Dutch in. A flat, riverless
island renowned for its white sand beaches; its tropical climate
is moderated by constant trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean;
the temperature is almost constant at about 27 degrees Celsius
(81 degrees Fahrenheit). Discovered and claimed for Spain
in 1499, Aurba was acquired by the Dutch in 1636. The island's
economy has been dominated by three main industries. A 19th
century gold rush was followed by prosperity brought on by
the opening in 1924 of an oil refinery. The last decades of
the 20th century saw a boom in the tourism industry, seceded
from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986 and became a separate,
autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Movement
toward full independence was halted at Aruba's request in
1990.
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/aa.html
Official Aruba Tourism Authority website. Includes accommodations,
shopping and dining guides, activities and events and other
tourist information. News. Weather TV. Travel to for your
vacation and encounter consistently great weather all year
round, island wide safety, unique. Our goal is to provide
our guests with absolute perfection in the art of hospitality
and quality service in each hotel and facility on the island.
Travel to Aruba for your vacation and encounter consistently
great weather all year round, island wide safety, unique scenic
beauty combined with unmatched crystal clear waters and white
sandy beaches are yours to enjoy.
www.aruba.com
Links to help you plan your vacation on, "one happy island."
Find hotels, resorts, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing,
dining and entertainment to make a great vacation.
http://gocaribbean.about.com/od/aruba/
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