Geological map of Aruba. Source: Rijks Geologische Dienst.[1]
The island of Aruba formed within the past 145 million years, beginning in the Cretaceous, as part of the Lesser Antilles island arc. The island is built on a thick sequence of volcanic rock, but also has carbonate sediment deposits because it was submerged for parts of its existence.[2]
chemistry of the rocks is almost the same as in Curaçao. The hornblende tonalite batholith is a major part ofAruba'sgeology. The "roof" of the formation...
Aruba (/əˈruːbə/ ə-ROO-bə, Dutch: [aːˈrubaː] or [aːˈrybaː] , Papiamento: [aˈruba]), officially the Country ofAruba (Dutch: Land Aruba; Papiamento: Pais...
geography ofAruba, located at the juncture of the South American and Caribbean tectonic plates, has been shaped by a complex interplay ofgeological processes...
the heart of the island ofAruba. This geological formation is a prominent and recognizable landmark that has long captured the attention of locals and...
The national flag ofAruba was adopted on 18 March 1976, along with the official anthem "Aruba Dushi Tera". The flag was partially designed by vexillologist...
The Parliament ofAruba (Papiamento: Parlamento di Aruba, Dutch: Staten van Aruba) is the unicameral legislature or parliament ofAruba. The parliament...
This is a demography of the population ofAruba including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious...
The economy ofAruba is an open system, with tourism currently providing the largest percentage of the country's income. Because of tourism's rapid growth...
acres (32 km2) in the northeastern region ofAruba, was officially established in 2000. Approximately 20% ofAruba's total land area is designated as a National...
Politics ofAruba, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic country...
former Netherlands Antilles islands of Curaçao and Aruba are known for their typical waltzes, danzas, mazurkas and a kind of music called tumba, which is named...
Defense on Aruba is the responsibility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands Military forces that protect Aruba include the Royal Netherlands...
French invaders. Aruba features three distinct landscapes, each characterized by unique geological formations. In the northwestern part of the island one...
The caves ofAruba, located on the windward side within the Arikok National Park, comprise notable formations such as Quadirikiri Cave, Fontein Cave, and...
The culture ofAruba, encompassing its language, music, and cuisine, is diverse and has been influenced by both regional and foreign cultures. One significant...
The official languages of the Caribbean island-state ofAruba are Papiamento and Dutch, but most Arubans speak a minimum of four languages, including English...
The island ofAruba is one of the constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the southern Caribbean Sea. Aruba has no administrative subdivisions...
The prime minister ofAruba (Papiamento: Prome minister di Aruba; Dutch: Premier van Aruba) is de facto head of the executive branch of government. Together...
Transport in Aruba is facilitated by road, air, and rail. Aruba features a well-established road network, with the majority of the roads being paved....
Aruba's Constitution (Dutch: Staatsregeling; Papiamento: Constitucion di Aruba) was unanimously approved by all political parties represented in Aruba's...
This article lists political parties in Aruba. Aruba has a multi-party system, with two or three strong parties and a third party that is electorally successful...
Aruba elects a legislature on the national level. The Estates (Staten) have 21 members, elected for a four-year term by Open list Party-list proportional...
This article is about communications systems in Aruba. Telephones - main lines in use: 38,700 (2006) country comparison to the world: 166 Telephones -...
currency ofAruba. It is subdivided into 100 cents. The florin was introduced in 1986, replacing the Netherlands Antillean guilder at par. The Aruba currency...
dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, it was known as the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba Coast Guard (NA&A CG) and was a division of the Royal Netherlands...
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