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If you're looking for a little slice of paradise, look no further than Aruba! This tiny island may be only 70 square miles, which is approximately 20 miles long by 6 miles wide, but it's packed with enough fun and sun to keep you smiling for days.
First things first, let's get some geography out of the way. Aruba is part of the ABC Islands (that's Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao), which are located in the Lesser Antilles. And if you're wondering just how close Aruba is to Venezuela, it's a mere 15 miles away.
Aruba in a Nutshell
Now, let's talk numbers. Aruba may be small, but it's mighty -just like a chihuahua! The population clocks in at around 106,000 people, which is impressive considering how tiny the island is. The annual visitor count is around 2 million people!
That's a LOT of people that LOVE Aruba!
Enjoy Every Moment Of Your Vacation
Did you know?
Aruba proudly stands as the Caribbean's leading destination for return visits, asap impressive 65% of travelers choose to return to this enchanting island paradise.
When it comes to languages spoken, you've got your pick of Dutch, Papiamento, Spanish and English.
So no matter where you're from, you're sure to find someone to chat with. And as for history? Well, let's just say Aruba has had a pretty wild ride.
The story begins around 1000 AD when the Caquetío people settled there and started throwing epic beach parties.
In the early 16th century, the Spanish arrived and were like, 'This place is nice, but we've gotta pas to eat.' In the 19th century, the Dutch were like, 'Move over, Spain. We're taking this island and turning it into
our Caribbean paradise.' And they did just that until1986 when
Aruba was like, 'It's time to break up, but let's stay friends, okay?
