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 Aruba - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Aruba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The capital and chief town and port is Oranjestad.
Aruba is a self-governing overseas territory of the Netherlands.
In 1494, the Spanish arrived on the island, claiming it as Spanish territory in 1499.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Aruba   (266 words)

  
 Aruba Info - Encyclopedia WikiWhat.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Aruba receives large amounts of development aid from the Dutch government each year.
The Aruban guilder has a fixed exchange rate with the United States dollar of 1.79:1.
Tourism from the United States has recently also increased the importance of American culture.
www.wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/a/ar/aruba.html   (634 words)

  
 Aruba on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
ARUBA [Aruba], island, autonomous part of the Netherlands (2005 est.
Aruba was part of the Netherlands Antilles until 1986 and is still linked with them economically.
TIMOTHY A. CLARY Agence France Presse 07-17-2005 The Aruba synchronized swimming team of Devah Leenheer and Caress Van Romondt perform their preliminary technical duet routine 17 July 2005 at the 2005 XI FINA World Championships at the Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/A/Aruba.asp   (657 words)

  
 Aruba - Definition of Aruba - Aruba in Encyclopedia - DictionaryWords.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The rapid growth of the tourism sector over the last decade has resulted in a substantial expansion of other activities.
Additionally, the reopening of the country's oil refinery in 1993, a major source of employment and foreign exchange earnings, has further spurred growth.
Aruba's small labor force and less than 1% unemployment rate have led to a large number of unfilled job vacancies despite sharp rises in wage rates in recent years.
www.dictionarywords.net /find/word/Aruba/world95   (94 words)

  
 Oranjestad aruba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Oranjestad, Aruba, Netherlands Oranjestad is capital of the state
Aruba The native name of Netherlands is Nederland.
Oranjestad, Aruba: La Popa, San Felipe Barajas Fortress, Las...
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