Who discovered Aruba? - ANSWER Discovered and claimed for Spain in
1499.
Which country seized possession of Aruba and when? - ANSWER The Dutch
acquired Aruba in 1636.
What three industries help Aruba's economy? - ANSWER The island's
economy has been driven by three major sectors. A 19th-century gold rush was
followed by affluence with the installation of an oil refinery in 1924. The
tourism business grew dramatically in the final decades of the twentieth century.
True or False: Aruba gained its independence from the Netherlands. False: In
1986, Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles and became an independent
component of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In 1990, Aruba requested that
the movement toward complete independence be halted.
What is the location of Aruba? - ANSWER Caribbean, an island in the
Caribbean Sea located north of Venezuela.
What is the map reference for Aruba? - ANSWER Central America & the
Caribbean
What is the comparative size of Aruba? - ANSWER little bigger than
Washington, DC.
What is the climate in Aruba? - ANSWER Tropical marine with limited
seasonal temperature change.
What is the landscape on Aruba? - ANSWER flat with a few hills and minimal
vegetation.
What is the highest point on Aruba? Ceru Jamanota.
, What is the land use in Aruba? - ANSWER Agricultural land 11.1% is arable
land, 0% is permanent crops, 0% is permanent pasture, and 0% is woodland.
2.3% Other: 86.6% (2011 est.).
What is the population distribution on Aruba? - ANSWER: The majority of
population live in or near Oranjestad and San Nicolaas; most settlements are
located on the less hilly western part of the island.
What are some natural risks on Aruba? - ANSWER hurricanes; sits outside the
Caribbean hurricane belt and is seldom threatened.
True or False: Aruba has numerous rivers. False: a flat, riverless island famed
for its white sand beaches; its tropical climate is mitigated by frequent trade
breezes from the Atlantic Ocean; the temperature is nearly constant at around 27
degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit).
What is Aruba's population? In July 2016, the country's population was
estimated to be 113,648. In comparison, the global population was 190.
What do you call the people of Aruba? - ANSWER noun. Adjective: Aruban
(Dutch).
What are the ethnic groupings of Aruba? - ANSWER Dutch 82.1%, Colombian
6.6%, Venezuelan 2.2%, Dominican 2.2%, Haitian 1.2%, other 5.5%, and
undetermined 0.1% (2010 est.).
What are the languages spoken in Aruba? - ANSWER Papiamento (official) (a
creole language that is a mixture of Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, and, to
a lesser extent, French, as well as elements of African languages and the
Arawak language) 69.4%, Spanish 13.7%, English (widely spoken) 7.1%,
Dutch (official) 6.1%, Chinese 1.5%, other 1.7%, and unspecified 0.4% (2010
est.)
What are the faiths in Aruba? - ANSWER Roman Catholic 75.3%, Protestant
4.9% (including Methodist 0.9%, Adventist 0.9%, Anglican 0.4%, other
Protestant 2.7%), Jehovah's Witness 1.7%, others 12%, none 5.5%, and
unspecified 0.5% (2010 est.).
1499.
Which country seized possession of Aruba and when? - ANSWER The Dutch
acquired Aruba in 1636.
What three industries help Aruba's economy? - ANSWER The island's
economy has been driven by three major sectors. A 19th-century gold rush was
followed by affluence with the installation of an oil refinery in 1924. The
tourism business grew dramatically in the final decades of the twentieth century.
True or False: Aruba gained its independence from the Netherlands. False: In
1986, Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles and became an independent
component of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In 1990, Aruba requested that
the movement toward complete independence be halted.
What is the location of Aruba? - ANSWER Caribbean, an island in the
Caribbean Sea located north of Venezuela.
What is the map reference for Aruba? - ANSWER Central America & the
Caribbean
What is the comparative size of Aruba? - ANSWER little bigger than
Washington, DC.
What is the climate in Aruba? - ANSWER Tropical marine with limited
seasonal temperature change.
What is the landscape on Aruba? - ANSWER flat with a few hills and minimal
vegetation.
What is the highest point on Aruba? Ceru Jamanota.
, What is the land use in Aruba? - ANSWER Agricultural land 11.1% is arable
land, 0% is permanent crops, 0% is permanent pasture, and 0% is woodland.
2.3% Other: 86.6% (2011 est.).
What is the population distribution on Aruba? - ANSWER: The majority of
population live in or near Oranjestad and San Nicolaas; most settlements are
located on the less hilly western part of the island.
What are some natural risks on Aruba? - ANSWER hurricanes; sits outside the
Caribbean hurricane belt and is seldom threatened.
True or False: Aruba has numerous rivers. False: a flat, riverless island famed
for its white sand beaches; its tropical climate is mitigated by frequent trade
breezes from the Atlantic Ocean; the temperature is nearly constant at around 27
degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit).
What is Aruba's population? In July 2016, the country's population was
estimated to be 113,648. In comparison, the global population was 190.
What do you call the people of Aruba? - ANSWER noun. Adjective: Aruban
(Dutch).
What are the ethnic groupings of Aruba? - ANSWER Dutch 82.1%, Colombian
6.6%, Venezuelan 2.2%, Dominican 2.2%, Haitian 1.2%, other 5.5%, and
undetermined 0.1% (2010 est.).
What are the languages spoken in Aruba? - ANSWER Papiamento (official) (a
creole language that is a mixture of Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, and, to
a lesser extent, French, as well as elements of African languages and the
Arawak language) 69.4%, Spanish 13.7%, English (widely spoken) 7.1%,
Dutch (official) 6.1%, Chinese 1.5%, other 1.7%, and unspecified 0.4% (2010
est.)
What are the faiths in Aruba? - ANSWER Roman Catholic 75.3%, Protestant
4.9% (including Methodist 0.9%, Adventist 0.9%, Anglican 0.4%, other
Protestant 2.7%), Jehovah's Witness 1.7%, others 12%, none 5.5%, and
unspecified 0.5% (2010 est.).
