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Aruba |
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| Language(s) | Dutch, Papiamento | |
| Currency | Aruban florin | |
| Phone Code | +297 | |
| Population | 112,000 | |
| Area | 193 sq km | |
| Capital | Oranjestad | |
| GDP | $2.4 billion | |
Aruba
Aruba is one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. Although it’s the smallest of the ABC Islands (just over 19 miles long and six miles across its widest section), it has done the most to promote itself as a tourist destination. Visitors have fallen for the hype and returned again and again for the excellent beaches, perfect weather, superb resorts, and lively nightlife.
Touring Aruba
You can tour tiny Aruba in one day. However, you will need to abandon the gorgeous leeward beaches for at least part of two or three days to explore the island well. Many interesting sites can be reached on paved roads in a car, but consider renting a four-wheel-drive vehicle if you want to investigate the untamed windward side of the island. You’ll be surprised at the difference between the suave resort areas and the striking outback.