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If your vision
of paradise consist of powder-white beaches and incredibly, clear azure
waters, tiny Aruba (only 20 miles long and six miles wide) is for you.
This Southern Caribbean island of unusual landscapes, friendly residents
balmy breezes, and tropical rhymes is an idyllic destination for anyone
who loves the sun and surf.
| CAPITAL |
Oranjestad |
| POPULATION |
91,500 |
| CURRENCY |
Aruba
Florin
US$1=AF1.79 (US Dollars widely accepted) |
| CLIMATE |
Summer
85/Winter 81 Average Rainfall 17"
RAINEST MONTHS : Oct-Dec |
| OFFICIAL
LANGUAGE |
Dutch,
English, Spanish and Papiamento are widely spoken |
| ELECTRICITY |
110
and/or 220 volts |
| ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS |
US
Citizens need to present either a valid passport, original birth
certificate with photo ID, or original naturalization papers, again
with photo ID. US residents must present a re-entry permit, a valid
non quota immigration visa, and an alien registration card. |
| MAIN
AIRLINES |
American Airlines, KLM, ALM Antillean Airlines. Avensa, Avianca |
| SPECIAL
EVENTS |
March/April:-Annual
spring Carnival with weeks of contests, 'jump-up's', food feasts and
parades all take place the Sunday before Ash Wednesday.
June:-An Aruban event in late June called the Dera Gai 'or the
buying of rooster' is when islanders give thanks for the harvest. |
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