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	Military of Paraguay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Paraguay has compulsory military service, and all 18-year-old males and 17-year-olds in the year of their 18th birthday are liable for one year of active duty.
		Military of: Argentina · Bolivia · Brazil · Chile · Colombia · Ecuador · Guyana · Panama ·
		Aruba · Falkland Islands · French Guiana · South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
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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)

	Military of Aruba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		There is no indigenous military of Aruba, defense is the responsibility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
		The Netherlands Military forces that protect Aruba include the Royal Netherlands Navy and the Netherlands Marine Corps and the Netherlands Coastguard.
		Military of: Argentina · Bolivia · Brazil · Chile · Colombia · Ecuador · Guyana · Panama · Paraguay · Peru · Suriname · Trinidad and Tobago · Uruguay · Venezuela
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_of_Aruba (283 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)

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		Aruba is an island in the 7 Caribbean Sea, just 0 a short distance north 7 of the Venezuelan Paraguaná 6 Peninsula, and it 2 forms a part 7 of the Kingdom of 5 the Netherlands.
		Aruba seceded from 2 the Netherlands Antilles 2 on January 1, 7 1986 and became 2 a separate, autonomous member 8 of the Kingdom of 2 the Netherlands.
		Aruba is a flat, riverless island 8 renowned for its 2 white sand beaches.
	www.centiel.com /aruba_.htm (815 words)

	Aruba Resource Page - arroba
		Aruba seceded from the como sacar la pre o da arroba de boi arroba Netherlands Antilles on January 1, 1986, and became a separate, self-governing member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
		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.
		Aruba is a generally flat, riverless island renowned for its white sand beaches.
	www.eduwho.com /ll/Aruba.html (1300 words)

	People 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 has a mixture of people from South America and Europe, the Far East, and other islands of the Caribbean.
	infotut.com /geography/Aruba/People (386 words)

	Aruba Maps
		Its design features a light blue colour as a base (symbolising the bright blue skies and waters found in Aruba), with two parallel yellow stripes in the bottom half of the flag, and a four-pointed red star with a white fringe (symbolising the island itself) in the upper left corner (hoist side).
		In 1636 Aruba was acquired by the Dutch and remained under their control for nearly two centuries.
		Military branches: no regular indigenous military forces; Royal Dutch Navy and Marines, Coast Guard Military - note: defense is the responsibility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (see Military of the Netherlands) There is also one man who fancies himself a member of the "UN Army," and causes minor disturbances throughout the island.
	www.artistbooking.com /trips/10/aruba-maps.html (1115 words)

	Aruba Real Estate - Aruba History
		Dutch military personnel were sent to maintain Aruba, but contrary to their living conditions under their previous masters, the Indians were allowed to remain free.
		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.
		In just a few short years, Aruba has become one of the most popular vacation spots in the Caribbean, with visitor figures approaching a million annually.
	www.arubarealestate.com /aruba_info/history.html (595 words)

	Aruba Facts - General Knowledge - History
		By 1642, the 80-year war between Spain and Holland was drawing to a close, and it was in this year that the Dutch took possession of Aruba.
		In 1824 gold was discovered and was mined extensively, becoming a major export along with phosphate, divi-divi pods for use in leather tanning and aloe.
		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.
	www.visitaruba.com /facts/general/history.html (607 words)

	Aruba
		Aruba is a drug-money-laundering center and transit point for narcotics bound for the US and Europe; added to the US list of major drug producing or drug transit countries in December 1996.
		Although large-scale tourism dominates the island (read: luxury resorts from here to sunset), there are still undeveloped areas on the exposed northern coast and much of the interior is inhabited by nothing more substantial than goats and contorted divi-divi trees.
		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.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/aruba.htm (291 words)

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		Natalee Holloway disappeared on the last night of a trip to Aruba to celebrate her graduation from high school.
		FBI agents helped the Dutch military and Aruba police scour outlying scrubland with helicopters and all-terrain vehicles but found no trace of the 18-year-old.
		Aruba radio and television stations broadcast a reward offer from Holloway's family, though they did not specify an amount.
	www.kare11.com /news/news_article.aspx?storyid=98351 (442 words)

	ipedia.com: Aruba Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		It also connects Aruba with Europe through the schiphol Airport in the Netherlands.
		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.ipedia.com /aruba.html (796 words)

	Shadowscope: Crime in Aruba
		There has been an increase in crime in Aruba, reports the U.S. State Dept. (Nov. 9, 2001),which notes: "Although strolling downtown or in other tourist areas after dark used to be generally safe, Americans should note that there has been a sharp rise in armed robberies.
		They were detained March 17 during raids at their homes in Aruba, and "had been suspects during an ongoing investigation," she said.
		Around 9 percent of prisoners are from Suriname, the former Dutch colony, and an additional 9 percent from the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, both Dutch possessions in the Caribbean.
	www.shadowscope.com /archives/2005/06/crime_in_aruba.php (743 words)

	Blogging To Aruba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Today on the fifth anniversary of 9/11, let us all please take a few moments to say a prayer for the victims of that day along with their families as well as the brave men and women who are fighting for our freedom, yesterday, today and tomorrow.
		In reading the article you will see that besides the ongoing rhetoric, Chávez felt that a U.S. military war game earlier this year, simulated an invasion upon Venezuela and he believes "one of the launching points for this simulated attack was an FOL near the target".
		Among these Aruba photos were quite a few pictures of the little fishing boats we see anchored all over the western side of the island.
	www.arubabound.com /blog/blog.htm (2080 words)

	ArubaAviation.com Royal Netherlands Air Force role on Aruba
		The Royal Netherlands Navy is responsible for the defense of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba.
		On Aruba it is usually held on the 1st of May at the base in Savaneta.
		Bon Dia Aruba and last but not least to all the men and woman of the Dutch Navy who put their lives at risk to save others.
	www.arubaaviation.com /rnaf.html (2102 words)

	Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Aruba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		News 14 Raleigh / Durham - NEW YORK - A lawsuit that claimed a Dutch college student was responsible for the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in Aruba last year was dismissed Thursday by a judge who said it should not have been filed here.
		Bianca Solorzano reports from Aruba on the unsolved disappearance of Natalee Holloway, which may be taking a toll on Aruba's tourism and hurting the island's reputation....
		On the east are CuraÃ§ao and Bonaire,two island territories which form the southwest part of the Netherlands Antilles; Aruba and these two Netherlands Antilles islands are also known as the ABC islands.
	www.blinkbits.com /blinks/aruba (1651 words)

	History of Aruba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		According to one tradition, he christened the place Oro Hubo meaning there was gold there, but the name Aruba seems to have derived instead from the Arawak Indian word oibubai which means guide.With the arrival of the Spanish many of the Indian population were enslaved and relocated to Hispañola to work in mines.
		Curacao became the administrative capital for the Dutch West India Company in the Netherlands Antilles, with Aruba operating as one of its chief satellites.
		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, gold supplies dwindled and the once-booming mining industry became unprofitable resulting in all operations ceasing in 1916.
	www.knowthecaribbean.com /aruba-history.htm (554 words)

	History_Aruba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Another possibility is that Aruba's name comes from the Indian word "oruba" which means "well placed".
		Today, many names of towns and of geographical areas such as Turibana, Guadirikiri, Camacuri, Andicuri and Bushiri originate from the earliest Indian chiefs and warrior settlers.
		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.
	www.qdis42.org /history_aruba.html (591 words)

	Carrier Group Heads to Caribbean
		The military has dismissed allegations by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez that it is planning an invasion of his country.
		Daniel Erikson, a Caribbean analyst for the Inter-American Dialogue policy institute, said many Latin American nations are concerned because the U.S. has threatened since 2002 to withdraw military aid from governments that do not sign an agreement pledging not to turn American citizens over to the International Criminal Court.
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	www.military.com /NewsContent/0,13319,94019,00.html (515 words)

	KIROTV.com - News - Aruban Authorities Reject More U.S. Help In Finding Missing Teen
		Meantime, Aruba's coast guard began searching surrounding waters as part of the effort to find the missing teen.
		Aruba police and Dutch military are leading the search, with help from FBI agents.
		A police superintendent in Aruba said the teen's disappearance is looking more and more like a crime.
	www.kirotv.com /news/4564850/detail.html (1011 words)

	Winston-Salem Journal \| Search continues for teen missing in Aruba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		But the wording on the posters was changed yesterday to add a caption under her photo saying: "Kidnapped since 1:30 a.m.
		Authorities say that there is no evidence that Holloway was abducted, but Police Commissioner Jan van der Straaten said that "after four of five days, you are afraid a crime has been committed." Holloway, 18, disappeared early Monday as she neared the end of a trip to Aruba to celebrate her graduation from high school.
		FBI agents helped the Dutch military and Aruba police scour outlying scrubland with helicopters and all-terrain vehicles but found no trace of her.
	www.journalnow.com /servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSJ/MGArticle/WSJ_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031783095380&path=!nationworld&s=1037645509161 (395 words)

	ABC 13 - Alabama Teen Still Missing in Aruba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		agents helped the Dutch military and Aruba police scour outlying scrubland with helicopters and all-terrain vehicles but found no trace of the 18-year-old.
		Also, this could have a terrible impact on the economy in Aruba, since it depends so heavily on tourism.
		I'm just pointing out that many many many americans in the past, have come to Aruba to do all kinds of weird things, including running away and jumping off buildings, so I believe the most likely scenario is she's having a prolonged vacation, probably on purpose.
	www.wset.com /news/stories/0605/233115.html (1153 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World -- Alabama girl missing for fourth day on Caribbean island
		Ellen Byrd, 18, second left, speaks to members of the media after a prayer vigil Thursday for missing Mountain Brook High School graduate Natalee Holloway, 18, at the Mountain Brook Community Church in Mountain Brook, Ala.
		ORANJESTAD, Aruba – Natalee Holloway disappeared on the last night of a trip to Aruba to celebrate her graduation from high school.
		On the island remarkable for its absence of violent crime, hundreds of residents and tourists posted fliers to help the hunt.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/world/20050603-0518-aruba-missinggirl.html (694 words)

	TurnTo10 - Local News - Search Continues In Aruba For Missing Teen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Monday At 6 P.M. A local family says bullying contributed to their son's death.
		ORANJESTAD, Aruba -- Natalee Holloway disappeared on the last night of a trip to Aruba to celebrate her graduation from high school.
		Police said they questioned and released three Aruban students who said they dropped Holloway off early Monday at the Holiday Inn where she had been staying, about three miles from Oranjestad.
	www.turnto10.com /news/4565393/detail.html (290 words)

	Alabama girl missing for fourth day on Caribbean island
		Dutch marines stationed in the Caribbean island of Aruba conduct a search for Natalee Holloway, 18, an Alabama high school graduate who disappeared while she was on a five-day graduation trip in Oranjestad, Aruba, Thursday, June 2, 2005.
		The Holloway family offered a reward for her safe return as more than 100 tourists and locals volunteered to post fliers and help in the search.
		ORANJESTAD, Aruba (AP) - Natalee Holloway disappeared on the last night of a trip to Aruba to celebrate her graduation from high school.
	www.freenewmexican.com /news/14432.html (936 words)

	6abc.com: U.S. Teen Still Missing from Aruba Holiday
		ORANJESTAD, Aruba (AP) June 3, 2005 - Natalee Holloway disappeared on the last night of a trip to Aruba to celebrate her graduation from high school.
		Four days later, the Alabama teenager is still missing, despite an extensive search of the Dutch Caribbean island.
		"Aruba is a happy island and a safe island," said Janssen, the attorney general.
	abclocal.go.com /wpvi/story?section=nation_world&id=3126543 (611 words)

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