Aruba
Self-governing territory of the Netherlands

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LOCAL FACTS  Return to Top
Geography, demographics, economy, history, and government (see also Research)
Form of government: Governor-General, unicameral parliament (Staten)
Population: 68,675
Total area: 193 sq. km
Languages: Dutch (official), Papiamento, English, Spanish
Religions: Roman Catholic (82%)
Per capita GDP: $22,000 p.a. (1997)
Exports (1996): $1.7bn; tourism, petroleum products
Literacy (1995):
Life expectancy: 77.0 years (80.9f, 73.3m)
Sources
[CIA World Factbook] country data - Aruba
E-Conflict World Encyclopedia - Aruba - national anthem, flag, map, people, economy, geography, government, defence, news and weather
[World Skip] country data - Aruba
 
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Air Aruba - national carrier of Aruba, owned in part by Caribbean and Dutch interests and the Aruban government
 
Statistics, government, economy, geography, demography, and society
Essential data:
Central Bureau of Statistics
[CIA World Factbook] country data - Aruba
Human rights:
[International Lesbian and Gay Association] [Country Survey - Aruba] - information for those working to promote lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) rights
Social development:
[OneWorld.net] country database - Aruba - news articles selected from around the world
Governance:
Governments on the WWW - Aruba - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices, law courts, embassies, etc
[CIA Library] [Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members] - Aruba
[Political Resources] - Aruba
[ElectionWorld.org] election results in Aruba
 
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