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	Aruba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Aruba is a 32 km long island of the Lesser Antilles 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.
		Legal jurisdiction lies with a Gerecht in Eerste Aanleg on Aruba, a Common Court of Justice of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba (Gemeenschappelijk Hof van Justitie voor de Nederlandse Antillen en Aruba) and the Supreme Court of Justice of the Netherlands.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aruba (1490 words)

	History of Aruba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Aruba's first inhabitants were the Caquetios Indians from the Arawak tribe, who migrated there from Venezuela to escape attacks by the Caribs.
		In 1986, Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles and became a separate, autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, under the Dutch crown.
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	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_Aruba (611 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: History of Aruba
		Aruba's first inhabitants were the Caquetios Indians from the Arawak tribe.
		In 1986 Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles and became a separate, autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
		Aruba is seeking new approaches for the development and diversification of its economy.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/History-of-Aruba (464 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Aruba
		Papiamento or Papiamentu is the primary language spoken on the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and CuraÃ§ao (the so-called ABC islands).
		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 is a flat, riverless island renowned for its white sand beaches.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Aruba (834 words)

	History of Aruba, Aruba history - CaribbeanWay.com
		The first permanent inhabitants in the history of Aruba were Arawak natives of South America, the Caiquetios, who traveled to the island and claimed it as their own two thousand years ago.
		The course of Aruba history changed during this period, as the Dutch took the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao) from the Spanish.
		The economic history of Aruba has seen the island rely on a number of industries, including oil throughout the 20th century, but tourism has evolved to become its main source of revenue.
	aruba.caribbeanway.com /history.asp (353 words)

	Aruba History & Aruba Culture \| iExplore.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		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)

	history
		Aruba, an Island 18 miles off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean, with an average daily temperature of 82 degrees, an extremely dry climate and with the worlds nicest beaches is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean.
		Aruba is also home to a large oil refinery that was reopened in 1988 and protected by its own volunteer fire brigade.
		Aruba is the first island in the Dutch Kingdom to provide EMT training (US National register) for the Firefighters with the support of the Coastal refinery.
	www.arubafiredepartment.com /history.html (1056 words)

	Aruba Fast Facts, aruba climate, aruba history, aruba government, aruba education
		Aruba is 6 miles across and 19.6 miles long - 77 square miles, and is located 19 miles north of the Venezuelan coast, 990 nautical miles from Miami and 890 nautical miles from the equator.
		Aruba has now becomes one separate component of the three components of the Kingdom, which are the Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles, and Aruba.
		Legal jurisdiction is the responsibility of the Common Court of Justice of Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles, and a Supreme Court of Justice in the Netherlands.
	www.arubaluxurycondos.com /arubafacts.htm (492 words)

	The Archaeologic Museum of Aruba
		From 1636 until the 19th century, the population of Aruba was composed mainly of Indians.
		Aruba was largely used as a ranch where Indians herded cattle (horses and goats) and took care of crops.
		The Historic Indian Period ends in 1880 A.D. The Archaeological Museum of Aruba is situated in the Instituto di Cultura behind the Saint Franciscus church in Oranjestad.
	www.visitaruba.com /facts/general/musea/archeological.html (665 words)

	Learn about Aruba history
		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 history, settlement, and immigration of the Arawak Indians, with the addition of the African and European people living on the island, is greatly reflected in the local foods, architecture, and language that Aruba possesses.
		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'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 (254 words)

	Aruba History - Discovery of Aruba, Indians in Aruba, Hispanola, Colonization, Christianity, Status Aparte, Monuments, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Because the island lacked the gold and other precious metals sought by the conquerors, Aruba was spared the horrors of disease and harsh treatment being inflicted elsewhere in the Caribbean.
		Five hundred years after the Spaniards discovered Aruba, the rest of the world continues to discover this small island of hospitable people, elegant beaches and the assorted cuisines of the many settlers who followed the Indians and the Spaniards and later the Dutch.
		Of very high value and importance in the Aruban History was the "fight" for it's autonomous state in the Dutch Kingdom, the "Status Aparte".
	www.enjoyaruba.com /history/index.htm (523 words)

	Aruba History and Country Information, aruba history, aruba currency, aruba money, aruba government
		Aruba is located 18 miles off the coast of Venezuela and 42 miles west of Curacao - the westernmost Caribbean Island.
		Aruba's population is of mixed descent -- its ancestry can be traced to over 40 ethnic backgrounds around the world.
		Aruba's native language is Papiamento -- a mixture of Dutch, Spanish, French, English, several African languages, Arawak Indian and Portuguese.
	www.arubarentals.com /history.htm (634 words)

	History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Aruba was discovered in 1499 by the Spaniards, who remained until 1636,when, near the culmination of the 80 Year War between Spain and the Netherlands, the Dutch took possession.There was an interregnum from 1805 and 1816 during the NapoleonicWars, when the British took control.
		Dutch influences are still present in the political, legal and educational system, in architecture, language and work ethic.Since 1951 Aruba has had its own Insular Government within the political structure of the Netherlands Antilles.
		The relation among the Kingdom partners is governed by the Charter of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.On January 1, 1986 Aruba obtained its "Status Aparte" thereby enabling it to become a separate entity within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
	burns.dcb.du.edu /history.asp?id=3 (178 words)

	Aruba: history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Aruba required little labor to support its horse and cattle-raising industry, which explains why only 12 per cent of the population was of African origin by the time slavery was abolished.
		In 1983, the Dutch Government granted Aruba separate status, effective from January 1986, establishing a governor appointed by the Dutch queen, a single-chamber parliament with 21 members and its own national symbols.
		In 1986 Aruba split off from the Netherlands Antilles as a first step towards what was to be total independence in 1996.
	gbgm-umc.org /country_profiles/country_history.cfm?Id=203 (761 words)

	History_Aruba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Dutch military personnel were send to maintain Aruba, but contrary to their living conditions under their previous masters, the Indians were allowed to remain free.
		At one time Aruba satisfied a considerable proportion of world demand for this plant's gel - used for pharmaceutical purposes and well known for its capacity to alleviate sunburn pain.
		The refinery employed well over 8,000 people, 16% of Aruba's population, and up until the 70's was one of the largest in the world.
	www.qdis42.org /history_aruba.html (591 words)

	Aruba - Vacation and Travel Information
		Aruba enjoys a dry and sunny climate which is kept pleasant and temperate year-round due to the cooling effects of the trade winds.
		Aruba has one of the highest rates of repeat visitors anywhere in the Caribbean.
		Those who prefer privacy can find a secluded stretch of beach or go exploring through the countryside on their own, while those who are more outgoing can take advantage of Aruba's vibrant nightlife, the casinos, the discotheques, the different theme parties, the music and folkloric festivals.
	www.geographia.com /aruba (416 words)

	Brief History of Aruba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Two oil refineries were built; the Eagle Oil Refinery on the west side of the island, and the Lago Oil & Transport Company on the east side of the island.
		On March 31, 1985 Exxon closed the refinery due to reduced world-wide demand for oil and oversupply of refining capacity.
		Coupled with the booming tourism industry, it provides Aruba with one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean.
	www.aruba-tours.com /info/history.html (318 words)

	Aruba, Create your own vacation
		Before the arrival of Columbus and the subsequent European explorers who charted the Caribbean islands, Aruba was settled by various subgroups of the Amerindian Arawaks.
		They set up garrisons and ranches on Aruba, and used the larger island of Curacao as an administrative center for their intrests in the immediate area.
		Gold mining on the island began in earnest after 1824 and continued to be a strong industry until the early 20th century, when the advent of the first world war rendered the raw materials needed to mine the rock unavailable.
	www.aruba-travelguide.com /history (487 words)

	history of Aruba
		ARUBA - History Information - Before the arrival of Columbus and the subsequent European explores who charted the Caribbean islands, Aruba was settled by various subgroups of the Amerindian Arawaks....
		ARUBA - History and Culture - Aruba: History and Culture The Original Official Homepage of the Aruba Tourism Authority T he first people to inhabit the island were a nation of Arawak Indians called the Caiquetios who migrated n......
		ARUBA - Aruba's history, map, government, economy, flora, fauna - General information about Aruba's history, government, currency, economy, flora & fauna and with a Aruba map...
	www.kasbah.com /vitalstats/culture_and_history/history/aruba_aruba_1.htm (187 words)

	History of Aruba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Aruba 's first inhabitants were the Caquetios Indians from the Arawaktribe.
		In1636 Aruba was acquired by the Dutch and remained under their control for nearly two centuries.
		Movement toward fullindependence was halted at Aruba's prerogative in 1990.
	www.therfcc.org /history-of-aruba-148610.html (176 words)

	» Aruba Trading Company » (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Aruba is located about twenty miles off the northern coast of Venezuela.
		With a population of over 100.000people and a tropical climate with an average daily temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, Aruba is a true enchantment, and often referred to as a ‘Paradise in the Caribbean’.
		Aruba Trading Company has claimed an important spot on the island, and stands out with her top quality products, two factors that will surely keep us on top for many more years to come.
	www.arubatrading.com /history.htm (447 words)

	A short history of Aruba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In 1634 the Netherlands conquer Aruba, followed by other islands in the region, that together become part of the Dutch West Indies.
		At the island of Aruba the main parties are the social democratic Movimento Electoral di Pueblo (People's Electoral Movemen, MEP) and the conservative Arubaanse Volkspartij (Aruban People's Party).
		In 1986 Aruba is seceded from the Netherlands Antilles to form a separate Dutch dependency (country inside the Kingdom of the Netherlands).
	www.electionworld.org /history/aruba.htm (207 words)

	History of Aruba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Aruba 's first inhabitants were the Caquetios Indian s from the Arawak tribe.
		Aruba Agrees with the conditions of the Netherlands (National Police...
		Research of a history enthusiast and technology developer who is particularly interested in integrating technology and history education.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-History_of_Aruba.html (1445 words)

	History of Aruba
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	www.logicjungle.com /wiki/History_of_Aruba (284 words)

	ABC Aruba Tours - History
		Using their Aruba know-how and instinctive talent for hospitality, they were able to take their company from what was a modest one-jeep enterprise in 1998, to the dynamic tour company it is today with a 136 seating capacity.
		The result is a true Aruba experience that continues to garner rave reviews from thousands of repeat guests.
		By consistently maintaining their attention to detail and striving to be even more innovative, they continue to set the bar even higher, proving themselves to be pioneers in Aruba's tour business and setting the example for the bigger operators.
	www.abc-aruba.com /history.html (299 words)

	Travel in Aruba - Caribbean - America - History - WorldTravelGate.net®- (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		For the most part, they abandoned Aruba to the Caiquetios for the next 150 years and devoted themselves to other more lucrative conquests.
		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.americatravelling.net /caribbean/aruba/aruba_history.htm (485 words)

	The Aruba Historical Museum
		The Aruban Historical museum was established by the CCA - Cultureel Centrum van Aruba - (Cultural Center Aruba Foundation) in 1983 when the restoration of the Fort Zoutman Willem III Tower was completed.
		On April 20, 2001 during a festive ceremony in honour of an official visit of the Dutch Crown Prince Willem Alexander, the exposition titled "Aruba: Milestones and Challenges" was opened at the Historical Museum in the Fort Zoutman building.
		At the moment Aruba is the only country in the world that uses the florin in its bills and coins.
	www.visitaruba.com /facts/general/musea/historical.html (623 words)

	Aruba Facts - Aruba Locations, Timezone, Population, Language, Judicial Service, Defense of external affairs, History ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Aruba is located 12° 30' North Latitude; 70° West Latitude; 19 miles or 31 km north of the Venezuelan coast.
		Aruba is out of the range of the Caribbean hurricanes.
		Judges of the Common Court in Aruba are appointed by the Queen.
	www.enjoyaruba.com /facts/index.htm (283 words)

	Divi Resorts Aruba Destination Guide- History
		The Spanish promptly exported the Indians to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, where they were put to work in the copper mines.
		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.diviresorts.com /aruba/isl_history.asp (170 words)

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