Facts about Aruba
ClimateThe climate of Aruba is constant at an average temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
Island InfoAruba’s five, main industries are tourism, gold mining, phosphate
mining, aloe export, and petroleum refining. Major cities of Aruba are Oranjestad, Paradera, San Nicolas, Noord, Santa Cruz, and Savaneta. The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. |
CurrencyThe currency used in Aruba is the Aruba florin although the U.S. dollar is still accepted.
Aruba’s holidays:January 1 (New Year's Day)
January 25 (Betico Croes Day) February 20, 2012 (Carnival Monday) February 21, 2012 (Fat Tuesday) February 22, 2012 (Ash Wednesday) March 18 (National Anthem and Flag Day) April 6, 2012 (Good Friday) April 8, 2012 (Easter Sunday) April 30 (Queen's Birthday) May 1 (Aruba's Labor Day) May 17, 2012 (Ascension Day) December 25 (Christmas Day) December 26 (Boxing Day) |