Location:
- Aruba is located in the heart of the southern Caribbean;
- The island is 30 km long and at the widest point 9 km wide;
- The total area is 184km2;
Climate:
- The island is located outside the hurricane strip;
- The average temperature is 28C;
- There is always a sea breeze blowing.
Netherlands:
- The island is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands;
- The island has the status aparte;
- The safety on the island is guaranteed by The State of the Netherlands.
Economy:
- The largest source of income is tourism;
- The second largest source of income is oil (Valero: USA);
- In 2008, Aruba had over 1.000.000 visitors, 80% from USA;
- The currency is the Aruban Florin, which is linked to the USD.
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