Aruba - Tourism and Travel

The island of Aruba is located in the Caribbean Sea, at the southwestern end of the Lesser Antilles, off the coast of Venezuela.

It has an area of 75 square miles (193 square kilometers).

Aruba is a self-governing territory of the Netherlands.

Most of the land in Aruba is low-lying.

Aruba has a tropical climate, which is moderated by trade winds from the Atlantic.

Tourists enjoy visiting Aruba's many beaches.

The capital of Aruba is Oranjestad.

107,000 people live in Aruba.

About four fifths are of mixed white and Native American descent.

The national language is Papiamento. Dutch and English are also spoken.

81% of the people are Roman Catholic, 8% are Protestant and 2% are Jehovah's Witnesses. There is a small Jewish population.