Aruban

Aruban refers to anything relating to Aruba, a Caribbean island and constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Located in the southern Caribbean, about 29 kilometers north of Venezuela, Aruba covers roughly 180 square kilometers. The island features a dry, sunny climate and a landscape of low hills and coastal plains, with Arikok National Park occupying a notable portion of its interior.

An Aruban is someone from Aruba, and the term also functions as an adjective for the island’s culture, language, and institutions. The population is around 110,000. Official languages are Papiamento and Dutch, with English and Spanish widely used in daily life and business. The capital and largest city is Oranjestad, while San Nicolas is another major population center.

Aruba has autonomous status within the Kingdom of the Netherlands since 1986. It has its own government and parliament, the Estates of Aruba, and a prime minister who heads a cabinet. The King’s representative in Aruba is the governor. The legal framework blends local constitutional arrangements with Dutch influence.

Economically, Aruba relies heavily on tourism, complemented by offshore finance and light manufacturing. The official currency is the Aruban florin (AWG), but the United States dollar is widely accepted. Cultural life features festivals such as Carnival, a blend of Caribbean and European influences, and a coastline renowned for beaches like Eagle Beach and Palm Beach.