| Dialing code | +297 | |
| ISO 2 code | AW | |
| ISO 3 code | ABW | |
| Capital | Oranjestad | |
| Main Language | Dutch | |
| Currency | Guilder (AWG) | |
| GDP | $2.3 billion | 172nd |
| Population | 71,566 | 205th |
Geography
| Continent | North America | |
| Location | Caribbean island in the Caribbean Sea north of Venezuela | |
| Land | 193 km2 | 219th |
| Terrain | Flat with a few hills; scant vegetation |
| Climate | Tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation | |
| Natural Hazards | Flat with a few hills; scant vegetation | |
| Note: | 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) |
Neighbouring Countries
History
Discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499 Aruba 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. Aruba 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.
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Demographics
| Life Expectancy | 75.28 years | 73rd |
| Median Age | 37.8 years | 43rd |
| Birth Rate | 12.79 births/1,000 population | 147th |
| Death Rate | 7.71 births/1,000 population | 108th |
| Sex Ratio | 0.66 male(s)/female | 175th |
| Literacy | 97.3% | 66th |
Population
71566