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ArubaAruba is a blend of various European nationalities which settled this island in the Netherland Antilles. Noted for its miles of soft, white sand beaches lined with palm trees and resorts, Aruba offers a wide variety of water sports, duty-free shopping, exquisite dining, exciting casinos and nightlife. Aruba is cosmopolitan yet relaxed. It is known for its cleanliness and for the friendliness of its people.
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Did You Know?
Discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, Aruba was acquired by the Dutch in 1636. 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.
Aruba is slightly larger in area than Washington, DC at 193 square kilometers.