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    Introduction


    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.


    Location


    Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela


    Geographic coordinates


    12 30 N, 69 58 W


    Area


    total: 193 sq km water: 0 sq km land: 193 sq km


    Area - comparative


    slightly larger than Washington, DC


    Land boundaries


    0 km


    Coastline


    68.5 km


    Maritime claims


    territorial sea: 12 NM


    Climate


    tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation


    Terrain


    flat with a few hills; scant vegetation


    Elevation extremes


    lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m highest point: Mount Jamanota 188 m


    Natural resources


    NEGL; white sandy beaches


    Land use


    arable land: 10.53% (including aloe 0.01%) permanent crops: 0% other: 89.47% (1998 est.)


    Irrigated land


    0.01 sq km (1998 est.)


    Natural hazards


    lies outside the Caribbean hurricane belt


    Environment - current issues


    NA


    Environment - international agreements


    NA


    Geography - 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)


    Population


    71,218 (July 2004 est.)


    Capital


    Oranjestad


    Phone Code


    +297


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