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	Aruba
		Aruba is an island in the Caribbean Sea, just a short distance north of the Venezuelan Paraguaná Peninsula[?], and it forms a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
		Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles on January 1, 1986 and became a separate, autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
		Aruba is a flat, riverless island renowned for its white sand beaches.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ar/Aruba.html (491 words)

	Aruba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Aruba is a 32 km long island in the Caribbean Sea, 27 km north of the Paraguaná Peninsula, Falcón State, Venezuela, and it forms a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
		Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles on January 1, 1986, and became a separate, self-governing member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
		Politics of Aruba, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic country, whereby the prime minister is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aruba (1470 words)

	Aruba History & Aruba Culture \| iExplore.com
		On 1 January 1986, Aruba achieved internal autonomy, separating it administratively from the rest of the Netherlands Antilles, although it remains an integral part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
		Aruba is a separate entity within the Kingdom of The Netherlands, with a Governor appointed by the Dutch monarch, a 21-member parliament (or Staten), directly elected for a four-year term, and a Council of Ministers.
		Aruba is classed as an Associate Overseas Territory of the European Union.
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/Aruba/History (538 words)

	Culture of Bolivia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It has a significant Native American population which mixed Spanish cultural elements with their ancestors' traditions.
		It is fashionable among Bolivian women of indigenous descent wear a skirt called a pollera.
		Aruba · Falkland Islands · French Guiana · South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Culture_of_Bolivia (266 words)

	Aruba - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Aruba enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean region, with low poverty and unemployment rates.
		The holiday of Carnival is an important one in Aruba, as it is in many Caribbean and Latin American countries.
		Carnival is usually held from the beginning of January until the end of February, with a large parade on the final Sunday of the festivities.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Aruba (1137 words)

	Aruba's history, culture, churches, flora, fauna
		Aruba is among the most southern of the Lesser Antilles islands (ABC islands = Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao) and is the farthest west of that group.
		Aruba is an easy island to get around, the road systems are in good shape, well-marked,and, let's face it, it's hard to get lost for too long on an island where the coast is never more than 3 miles away.
		Aruba attracts some one million visitors and cruise passengers per year, most from North America and nearby Venezuela, and it ranks as one of the Caribbean's most popular vacation spots.
	www.aruba-travelguide.com /about/index.html (253 words)

	Learn about Aruba history
		Today, archaeological digs in the north and northwest part of Aruba confirm that the Arawaks Indians were a strong culture with cave drawings, and artifacts that still exist in many places on the north shore till this day.
		Aruba was aligned with Britain from 1805 until 1816, as a result of the Napoleonic Wars, but reverted back to the Dutch in 1816.
		The best way to experience the history and culture of Aruba is to get to know the people and the traditions that they express in their everyday life.
	www.internationalcircuit.com /aruba/history.php (531 words)

	Aruba people and culture
		Culturally, Aruba has strong ties to Holland, its colonial occupier and present day partner in the Netherlands kingdom.
		Aruba also has a lyrical language called Creole that is compromised of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, English, and a combination of African languages, called Papiamento.
		The population of Aruba is a mix of descents with 40 different ethnic backgrounds from around the world.
	www.internationalcircuit.com /aruba/culture.php (154 words)

	Aruba - Caribbean
		Aruba is a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but maintains full control over its own affairs except for issues dealing with national defence, citizenship, foreign affairs, and extradition.
		The Aruban head of state is the ruling monarch of the Netherlands, who is represented in Aruba by a governor, appointed for a six-year term.
		Geography of Aruba Aruba is a generally flat, riverless island renowned for its white sand beaches.
	www.vacanzalastminute.com /travel/aruba.shtml (688 words)

	Aruba Beach Villas and Apartments at Malmok
		The architecture of Aruba is a testament to the diversity of Aruba itself.
		The population of Aruba is as diverse as anywhere, tracing its ancestral roots back to over 40 different ethnic backgrounds.
		English is recognized as an international language and all inhabitants of Aruba are obliged to learn English as early as the 4th grade in primary school.
	www.arubabeachvillas.com /culture (542 words)

	Aruba - Caribbean Culture
		It is the most westerly of the ABC (Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao) Islands and is 15 miles from the coast of Venezuela.
		In 1636, Aruba was conquered and claimed by the Dutch.
		Aruba enjoys the highest standard of living among the Caribbean islands, with low poverty and unemployment rates.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art24822.asp (257 words)

	Travel in Aruba - Caribbean - America - Culture - WorldTravelGate.net®-
		The Arawak heritage is stronger on Aruba than on most Caribbean islands, though the indigenous language and culture did not last long into the 19th century.
		Aruba's bright and breezy pastel-coloured capital is on the island's southern leeward coast, just southeast of the main resort area.
		Aruba has the best beaches in the Dutch Caribbean and arguably some of the finest in the region, especially if you don't mind lounging in the shadow of large hotels.
	www.americatravelling.net /caribbean/aruba/aruba_culture.htm (926 words)

	History, Arts and Culture of Aruba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Aruba's first inhabitants were the Caquetios Indians from the Arawak tribe.
		In 1636, near the culmination of the Eighty Years' War between Spain and Holland, the Dutch took possession of Aruba and remained in control for nearly two centuries.
		Although Aruba continues to exist within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, it functions independently.
	www.aruba.com /pages/historyandculture.htm (224 words)

	Aruba Culture
		Curacao became the administrative capital for the Dutch West India Company in the Netherlands Antilles, with Aruba operating as one of its chief satellites.
		Aruba became home to one of the world's largest refineries.
		To this day, Aruba's two main industries have been oil and tourism, and when the refineries were closed down in 1985 due to the worldwide glut in petroleum, the emphasis on tourism became especially important.
	www.thecruiseconnection.com /aruba_culture.htm (495 words)

	Aruba, Create your own vacation
		Aruba's 88,000 inhabitants reflect it's history of settlement, acquisition, and immigration.
		Culturally, aruba has strong ties to Holland, it's colonial occupier and presen-day partner in the Netherlands kingdom.
		The cultural festivities (see also events) of the island are often linked to it's history and background, although some Aruba's music and culture ceremonies are derived from other Caribbean islands.
	www.aruba-travelguide.com /culture (389 words)

	Aruba : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Aruba is far south of the tropical-storm belt.
		Aruba's shaped like his winged foot: toes to the east, heel to the west.
		Aruba's capital and largest city, Oranjestad (pronounced "oh-rahn-juh-stahd" or "oh-rahn-yay-stahd"), is on the island's southern coast, pretty far to the west, where Mercury's heel would be.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/aruba/0176010001.html (1788 words)

	Aruba - Caribbean Culture
		In 1636 Dutch settlers, expelled from St Marteen by the Spanish, captured the islands of Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire.
		Gold was discovered in the northwestern part of the island in 1824, and there was a gold rush until 1916, when the mines were shut down.
		You can get married in the international waters around Aruba by the captain of the yacht Wyvern II, which was designed and built by the father of media magnate Rupert Murdoch.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art15247.asp (354 words)

	Aruba: Windy and Breezy With Chance of Gusts
		Fortunately for him, there is little danger of being ambushed by living culture on Aruba, although archaeological evidence abounds of the Caquetios nation of the Arawak Indians, who inhabited the island from about 1000 until 1515, when the Spanish shipped them off to Hispaniola to work as slaves.
		Aruba's modern population is a mix of Dutch, fl and Latino and, not surprisingly, I heard an almost even mix of Dutch, English and Spanish spoken.
		One exception, at Aruba's southern tip and resting in the shadow of an oil refinery, is Baby Beach, so named for its broad, shallow lagoon, which is guarded from the wind-whipped currents by a long breakwall.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2003/02/23/AR2005041501173_pf.html (1990 words)

	WorldIncentiveNexus.com - Aruba Spotlight
		The Caribbean island nation of Aruba is a small jewel in the aquamarine sea that surrounds the islands of the Caribbean.
		Aruba lies at the heart of the southern Caribbean and is the smallest island in the Leeward group of the Dutch Caribbean islands.
		Aruba has a total of 70 square miles with topography and vegetation that is unusual for the Caribbean.
	www.worldincentivenexus.com /destin/aruba.htm (2631 words)

	Aruba Facts - Aruba News Desk - Newsletter October 1 - 31, 1998
		The web site being prepared to mark Aruba's 500th anniversary will be located at http://500.Aruba.com and will contain a section of art and culture, listing of events, press releases, and a bulletin board where visitors can post questions and answers and inquire and comment about the events being prepared to celebrate this notable centenary.
		Aruba, located outside of the hurricane belt was not affected by the natural disaster.
		Aruba is generally known as the Wreck Diving Capital of the Caribbean and this new airplane wreck will strengthen this recognition.
	www.visitaruba.com /facts/newsdesk/backissues/newsletter17.html (3223 words)

	Chuck & Michele's Aruba Report
		Aruba has some of the best beaches in the world.
		There are so many wonderful restaurants in Aruba that it is a waste to eat in the same place every day.
		One more suggestion to anyone who is interested in the culture of Aruba.
	www.visitaruba.com /guestarea/tripreports/trip175.html (335 words)

	Aruba Travel and Scuba Diving (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Diving in Aruba is famous for the spectacular shipwrecks and interesting coral formations that dominate Aruba’s underwater realm.
		Most of Aruba’s dive sites lie along the protected western and southern coasts, a short distance from the hotels along the famed Palm Beach.
		Aruba’s waters are rich in exotic marine life, including stingrays, moray eels, manta rays, barracudas and yellow tail.
	www.aquadreams.com /aruba.htm (336 words)

	AAVacations.com - Special Offer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		In and around Aruba, you'll find distinctive touches of the Dutch culture - from Aruba's cuisine to the numerous windmills that dot the island, powered by the persistent trade winds that led the early explorers to this island gem.
		And when night begins in Aruba, the glorious sunsets are spellbinding and part of the perfect way to end the day.
		Now you're set for Aruba's nightlife, which can be anything you want it to be, from a horse-drawn carriage ride around town to lively dancing and cool Caribbean rhythms.
	aav7.aavacations.com /specials/jp_aruba.asp?ADID=PB1 (236 words)

	Official statement regarding Air Aruba
		One of the primary goals of The Ministry of Economic Affairs, Tourism, Social Affairs and Culture is to protect quality tourism in Aruba as well as to ensure a sound economy and to expand employment opportunities.
		This is because Aruba is the rising star in the Caribbean and experiences the highest repeat visitor rate than any island destination.
		Aruba is currently served with twice-daily flights on American Airlines from Miami, as well as service from New York and San Juan.
	www.flyertalk.com /forum/showthread.php?t=266624 (309 words)

	Aruba - Aruba Culture - our Caribbean Adventure Travel Guide to Aruba
		Discovered in 1499 by Alonso de Ojeda, a Spanish explorer, and considered not worth colonizing, Aruba was left to its native people, the Arawak Indians.
		After the Indians were shipped off to work as slaves in the mines of Hispaniola, the Dutch took claim of the island and still live peacefully there today.
		Investments in the island's tourism has turned Aruba into one of the fastest growing Caribbean islands.
	www.greatcaribbeanadventures.com /aruba/culture.html (103 words)

	Aruba Local Customs - Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
		Aruba is said to have the third most beautiful Carnival in the world after Rio Brazil and Trinidad in the Caribbean, but it ranks of course number 1 in safety amongst the top 5 most beautiful Carnivals.
		Carnival in Aruba officially starts on the eleventh month of the year November, 11th day at 11hours 11minutes 11seconds in the morning, but it is not until early January that the first Carnival activities start.
		All in all there is much to do and see in Aruba in terms of culture celebrations during the month of January and February and may be March depending on what day Ash Wednesday falls which marks the end of the activities.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Caribbean_and_Central_America/Aruba/Local_Customs-Aruba-R-3.html (1255 words)

	Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Aruba
		Aruba is easy to get to, yet light years from anywhere you've been.
		The Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Aruba is an active 10-story beachfront hotel surrounded by 10 tropically landscaped acres and a full 1/4 mile stretch of palm-lined beach.
		It was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and is situated on the scenic northwest shore of Aruba.
	www.godreamvacations.com /HolidayInnSunspree (796 words)

	United Vacations - One Cool Culinary & Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Aruba invites you to choose from among cooking classes as well as varied cultural experiences, offered now with special discounts and offers.
		Aruba's international history and heritage is seen on the faces of its people; heard in the languages they speak; and present in their traditions, customs and cuisine.
		No visit to Aruba would be complete without gazing into this unique multi-cultural mirror, reflecting a rich past as well as an exciting present.
	www.unitedvacations.com /cgi-bin/features/IUVfeatures.asp?code=AUAOCCUL^ (640 words)

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