ref The Korps Politie ArubaAruba Police Force is the island s law enforcement agency and operates district ... name Aruba common name Aruba image flag Flag of Aruba.svg image coat Coat of arms of Aruba.svg national anthem Aruba Dushi Tera image map LocationAruba.png official languages Dutch language Dutch , Papiamento ...&lpg PT276&dq aruba 20official 20language 20Papiamento&pg PT276 v onepage&q aruba 20official 20language 20Papiamento&f false isbn 9789027252586 ref demonym Aruban capital Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad ... Beatrix leader title2 Governor of Aruba Governor General leader name2 Fredis Refunjol leader title3 Prime Minister of Aruba Prime Minister leader name3 Mike Eman legislature Estates of Aruba sovereignty ... on right cctld .aw calling code 297 Aruba IPAc en icon r u b respell ROO b , IPA nl a ruba ... islands of the Leeward Antilles , the southern island chain of the Lesser Antilles . Aruba is one ... citizen. Aruba has no administrative subdivisions, but for census purposes is divided into 8 regions. Its capital is Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad . Unlike much of the Caribbean region, Aruba has ... belt . It is also home to the endemic Aruba Island Rattlesnake . History Main History of ArubaAruba s first inhabitants are thought to have been Caquetios Indian Caquet os Amerinds from the Arawak ... . File Oranjestad.jpg thumb left 300px The capital Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad Europe ans first learned of Aruba following the explorations of Amerigo Vespucci and Alonso de Ojeda in the summer ... of nearby islands. Both described Aruba as an island of giants, remarking on the comparatively ... as Oro Hubo, Spanish for It Had Gold. Gold was not discovered on Aruba, however, for another 300 years ... built into the ocean. Vespucci and Ojeda s tales spurred interest in Aruba and Spaniards soon ... Guide to Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao publisher Hunter Publishing, Inc. location Edison, NJ pages 57 ...&f false ref Aruba was colonized by Spanish Empire Spain for over a century. The Cacique or Indian Chief ... more details
Coast Guard Constitution of Aruba Human rights in Aruba LGBT rights in ArubaLaw enforcement in Aruba ...double image right Flag of Aruba.svg 186 Coat of arms of Aruba.svg 103 The Flag of Aruba The Coat of arms of Aruba image LocationAruba.png thumb The location of Aruba image Aruba CIA WFB Map.png thumb An enlargeable map of Aruba of the Kingdom of the Netherlands See also Index of Aruba related articles Aruba is a Caribbean island nation that is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands ... the world factbook geos aa.html title Aruba work The World Factbook publisher United States Central Intelligence Agency accessdate July 23, 2009 ref Aruba comprises the Island of Aruba , an island of the Lesser ... of the Netherlands , Aruba has no administrative subdivisions. Unlike much of the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and an arid, cactus strewn landscape. This climate has helped tourism ... of and introduction to Aruba TOC limit limit 2 General reference image Aruba CIA WFB Map.png thumb An enlargeable basic map of Aruba International Phonetic Alphabet Pronunciation Common English country name Aruba Official English country name Aruba of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Common endonym ... code top level domain .aw Geography of Aruba image Topographic Map thumb An enlargeable topographic map of Aruba Main Geography of ArubaAruba is an island, and a country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands ... Caribbean Sea 0 m Land boundaries none Coastline 68.5 km Population of Aruba 104,494 2007 List of countries by population 195th most populous country Area of Aruba convert 193 km2 sqmi commons Atlas of Aruba Atlas of Aruba Environment of Aruba image Satellite Image thumb An enlargeable satellite image of Aruba Climate of Aruba Wildlife of Aruba Fauna of Aruba List of mammals of Aruba Mammals of Aruba Natural geographic features of Aruba List of islands of Aruba Islands of Aruba List of rivers of Aruba Rivers of Aruba World Heritage Sites in Aruba None Regions of Aruba Administrative divisions ... more details
of Aruba Category Government of Aruba Category Subnational constitutions Aruba Category 1986 in law es Constituci n de Aruba nl Staatsregeling van Aruba ...Unreferenced date December 2008 Politics of ArubaAruba s State Constitution was unanimously approved by all political parties represented in Aruba s Parliament on August 9, 1985, and was proclaimed in the Afkondigingsblad van Aruba , No.26, 1985, on August 19, 1985. The Constitution is based on democratic Western principles and provides for a governor , appointed by the queen for a six year term, to oversee the commonwealth s local government. An elected prime minister heads the local government and receives legislation from the seven member Council of Ministers. This parliament has responsibility for legislative, executive and judicial powers. Judicial powers are carried out by the common court, the Justice of Aruba, and at the Supreme Court of the Netherlands. Aruba s State Constitution approved unanimously on August 9, 1985, was proclaimed in the Dutch language on August 19, and although its translation in Papiamento , Aruba s National language, was already completed in 1985, it still has not been proclaimed in Papiamento. On January 1, 1986, Aruba s Statehood or Independence Day , Aruba became a sovereign, independent, autonomous member State of the Kingdom of the Netherlands , which now consisted of the three member States Aruba, the Staat der Nederlanden and the Nederlandse Antillen . The Kingdom of the Netherlands Government handles defense, citizenship and foreign affairs. Aruba and the other two member states are not fully independent Aruba s relation within the Kingdom ... in 1983, the Regulation for the Governor of Aruba and its Constitution in force since August ... Government.aspx Aruba Government http www.aruba travelguide.com economy Aruba Economy & Government http www.visitaruba.com facts general govt.html Aruba General Facts Aruba topics Americas ... more details
Politics of Aruba The Estates of Aruba Dutch language Dutch Staten van Aruba are the unicameral legislature or parliament of Aruba . The Estates have 21 members, elected for a four year term by proportional representation . Each member holds their seats until Parliament is dissolved which is every four years by a general election. The leader of the party who gains majority usually becomes the Prime Minister of Aruba Prime Minister . 2009 Parliamentary election Aruban general election, 2009 See also List of Chairmen of the Estates of Aruba References Reflist Aruba topics SouthAmerican legislatures DEFAULTSORT Estates Of Aruba Category Government of Aruba Category Dependency legislatures Aruba Category Unicameral legislatures Aruba Legislature stub Aruba stub da Staten Aruba es Parlamento de Aruba lt Arubos parlamentas nl Staten van Aruba sh Stale i Arube ... more details
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Politics of Aruba Elections in Aruba gives information on election and election results in politics of ArubaAruba . Aruba elects on national level a legislature . The Estates of Aruba Estates Staten have 21 members, elected for a four year term by proportional representation . Aruba has a multi party system, with two or three strong political parties parties and a third party that is electorally successful. Latest elections Main Aruban general election, 2005 Aruban general election, 2009 Aruban general election, 2009 References Reflist Past elections and Referendums Aruban elections See also Electoral calendar Electoral system North America topic Elections in South America topic Elections in DEFAULTSORT Elections In Aruba Category Elections in Aruba Caribbean election stub Aruba stub pap Elecionnan na Aruba ... more details
This article is about the demographics demographic features of the population of Aruba , including population density , Ethnic group ethnicity , education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population. Image Aruba demography.png thumb Population of Aruba in thousands, 1961 2003 Having poor soil and aridity, Aruba was saved from plantation economics and the slave trade . In 1515, the Spain Spanish transported the entire population to Hispaniola to work in the copper mining mines most were allowed to return when the mines were tapped out. The Netherlands Dutch , who took control a century later, left the Arawaks to graze livestock, using the island as a source of meat for other Dutch possessions in the Caribbean. The Arawak heritage is stronger on Aruba than on most Caribbean islands. No full blooded Native American Americas aboriginals remain, but the features of the islanders clearly indicate their genetic heritage. The majority of the population is descended mostly from Arawak, and to a lesser extent Dutch, Spanish, and Africa n ancestors. Recently there has been substantial immigration to the island from neighboring Latin American and Caribbean nations, attracted by the lure of well paying jobs. The two official languages are the Dutch language and the predominant, national language Papiamento , which is classified as a creole ... from the CIA World Factbook Image Aruba population pyramid 2006.png thumb right Population pyramid of Aruba The following demographic statistics are from the CIA World Factbook , unless otherwise indicated ... woman 2009 est. country comparison to the world 149 Nationality Dutch nationality law by law Dutch ... GDP 2005 country comparison to the world 79 References CIA World Factbook Aruba topics North America ... Article Feedback 5 aruba geo stub bg es Demograf a de Aruba nl Bevolking van Aruba ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 Barcelona is a settlement on the island of Aruba , located near the west coast of the island. coord 12 31 N 70 01 W display title type city source GNS enwiki Category Populated places in ArubaAruba geo stub ... more details
refimprove date December 2010 Taxis, buses, and personal automobiles are the most common ways to travel in Aruba . The majority of the roads are paved, but toward the interior of the island the roads are less commonly paved. Coastal areas most often feature paved roads. With a total of 800 km of road, 287 km are unpaved. Image Lgsmith.jpg thumb 250px L.G. Smith Boulevard, Aruba s Main Road. Arubus is the government owned bus company with some 29 buses in service. Mini buses are also common. The main Arubus station is located in downtown Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad . Despite Aruba s Geography of Aruba location near Cura ao and Venezuela , boat crossings are not generally available. Private boaters can make the journey, but there is no public transport via the sea. Travelers may choose to take short plane flights from the Queen Beatrix International Airport . There are three ports or harbors on the island Barcadera, Aruba Barcadera , Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad , and San Nicolas, Aruba San Nicolas . The Aruba Ports Authority operates the ports in Barcadera and Oranjestad, while the Valero Energy Corporation Valero Aruba Refining Company operates the third port. Barcadera and San Nicolaas are mainly industrial and oil ports. When you arrive at the Queen Beatrix airport, most of the major rental cars companies are across the driveway, including Hertz, Avis and Alamo. Local rental car companies are also available. Arubans drive on the right side of the road, so that an American tourist will have little problem adjusting to the driving pattern. Aruba has no railways . There were, historically, two industrial narrow gauge railways but they no longer exist. ref cite web url http www.refugeesunleashed.net about4708.html accessdate 2010 12 19 title Auba and Aruban History. ref References reflist CIA World Factbook See also Aruba Aruba topics Americas topic Transport in Category Transport in Aruba Aruba stub es Transporte en Aruba ... more details
File Flag of the Governor of Aruba.svg thumb right 145px Governor s Standard Politics of Aruba The Governor of Aruba is the representative on Aruba of the Dutch head of state Queen Beatrix . The governors duties are twofold he represents and guards the general interests of the Kingdom and is head of the Aruban Government. He is accountable to the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands . As the head of the Government, the Governor is immune. The Governor exercises the executive power under the responsibility of the Ministers, who are responsible to the Estates of Aruba . The Governor does not have political responsibilities and is not part of the cabinet. During the formation of a cabinet the governor plays an important role. The governor is appointed by the Queen for a period of six years. This period can be prolonged for one more term of six years. The governor is supported by his secretariat the cabinet of the governor, and is advised by the Council of Advice Raad van Advies , consisting of at least 5 members, appointed by the governor, advising him on the drafts of state ordinances, state decrees, kingdom acts and general administrative orders. List of governors On 1 January 1986 Aruba was given its Status Aparte. Before this date the governor of the Netherlands Antilles was also governor for Aruba. The first Governor of Aruba was Mr. Felipe Tromp . He was appointed by Royal Decree of September 27, 1985, No. 16, as of January 1, 1986. The second Governor of Aruba was Mr. Olindo Koolman . He was appointed by Royal Decree of January 28, 1992, No. 92.000904, as of January 29, 1992. The third and present Governor of Aruba is Governor Fredis Refunjol . He was appointed ... Governor of Aruba Official site Aruba topics aruba stub Category Government of Aruba el es Gobernador de Aruba lt Arubos gubernatorius nl Gouverneur van Aruba pap Gobernador di Aruba pl Gubernatorzy Aruby sh Guverner Arube ... more details
File Post Aruba logo.gif thumb right The logo of Post Aruba. Post Aruba N.V. is the post office of Aruba, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands . Post Aruba was privatised on 1 September 2005, having previously been in public ownership. ref name postaruba http www.postaruba.com 30.aspx Retrieved 20 February 2010. ref History The first mail delivered to Aruba came on boats originating from Venezuela or Cura ao . Mail arrived at the island s main port in Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad from where it was collected by the inhabitants. ref name postaruba In 1892 the Governor of Aruba was given the title of Director of Post and tasked with the responsibility of delivering the mail. The first official post office was in Plaza Daniel Leo but moved to J.E. Irausquin plein 9 in 1958. The building was designed by the Manager of the Department of Public Services, A.A. van Ammers. ref name postaruba Stamp issues Post Aruba is responsible for the Aruba stamp issuing programme and Aruba has had its own stamps since obtaining internal autonomy in 1986. Commemorative stamps Commemorative and definitive stamp s are issued as well as a range of revenue stamp s for use on official documents. Postal services A range of services are offered including letter post, parcels, express, airmail and post office boxes. Financial services A Western Union money transmission service is available in all Aruban post offices. Post offices in Aruba Oranjestad Royal Plaza San Nicolas Sta. Cruz References Reflist See also Postage stamps and postal history of Aruba External links http www.postaruba.com Official website Postal administrations of North America Category Postal organisations Aru Category Communications in Aruba Category Postal system of the Netherlands postal stub ... more details
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unreferenced date August 2010 Image ArubaLighthouse.jpg thumb 150px The California Lighthouse at Arashi Beach. Arashi is a beach on the northwestern side of Aruba , close to the California Lighthouse . Activities Both locals and tourists enjoy snorkeling and exploring the interesting underwater life. Location Arashi Beach is located on the outskirts of a quiet residential area, just north of Malmok beach. Preservation The Arashi Beach is a participant in the Aruba Reef Care Project to clean up reefs, shallow waters and public beaches. Arashi is Blue Flag certified, part of a program to promote green behavior and increase Environmental quality eco awareness on the island. External Links http www.aruba.com TraveltoAruba Blue Flag Program.aspx Aruba Beach and Marina Blue Flag Program http www.aruba.com ThingstoDo ourbeaches.aspx dlSectionLnk142 Arashi Beach Official Aruba Tourism Portal coord missing Category Beaches of Aruba Aruba geo stub ... more details
Infobox WorldScouting name Scouting Aruba image Scouting Aruba.svg image size 140px caption type owner age headquarters location Sabana Basora 147, Pos Chiquito, Savaneta country Aruba coords f date defunct founders founder award for members chiefscouttitle President National Council chiefscout Sharlyn Tromp Farro chiefscouttitle2 Chief Commissioner chiefscout2 Elson R. Barry chiefscouttitle3 chiefscout3 website http www.scoutingaruba.com www.scoutingaruba.com affiliation World Organization of the Scout Movement next prev Scouting in Aruba shared a common history with the other Netherlands Antilles until the political separation of the island from the Netherlands. Scouting Aruba is an Associate Member of the Interamerican Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement . Scouting Aruba consists of 13 groups, divided into 3 districts. There is one Extension Scouting Scout group for people with mental and physical limitations . Scouts in Aruba participate in many Caribbean camps, often travelling by boat to camp on nearby islands with Scouts from neighbouring countries. Program and ideals Beavers ages 5 to 7 boys and girls Cubs ages 7 to 10 mixed sections exist Scouts ages 10 to 14 mixed sections exist Explorers ages 15 to 18 boys and girls Rovers ages 18 to 23 boys and girls The Scout Motto is Be Prepared , Semper Prepara in Papiamento , and Weest Paraat in Dutch language Dutch . The Scouting Aruba Logo consists of scouting symbols and colours corresponding with the flag of Aruba . The two five point stars are taken off the Fleur de lis in Scouting Fleur de lis and placed ...?option com content&view article&id 48&Itemid 66 Discription SIC of the Scouting Aruba Logo ref Promise .... English I promise to do my best br to do my duty to God and my country br to keep the pack law br ... br to help other people at all time br and obey the scout law Scout Law Beavers Dutch Een bever heeft ... Category WOSM member organizations Category Scouting and Guiding on Aruba ... more details
Infobox Airline airline Air Aruba logo Arulogo.png logo size 150 fleet size 22 destinations 27 IATA FQ ICAO ARU callsign Aruba parent founded 1986 ceased 2000 headquarters Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad , Aruba key people Tawa Irausquin CEO and Henri Coffie CEO hubs Aruba , Queen Beatrix International ... air aruba interknowledge.com air aruba Air Aruba was the main List of airlines air carrier from the island of Aruba . It was founded in 1986 and it declared bankruptcy in 2000. Citation needed date October 2009 It was headquartered in the Brown Invest Building in Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad , Aruba. ref World Airline Directory . Flight International. March 17 23, 1999. http www.flightglobal.com ... Ref improve section date October 2009 Air Aruba began in September 1986 as a ground handling agent for most airlines in Aruba. Two years after being founded, on August 18 to be exact, Air Aruba ... type aircraft operating between the ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Cura ao as well as Caracas, Venezuela. Over the years Air Aruba expanded its schedule to various destinations in the Caribbean ... Piedras . Air Aruba also started flying across the Atlantic to Amsterdam and Cologne. This flight was initially operated in conjunction with Air Holland but was later assumed completely by Air Aruba ... aircraft, including the Boeing 727, 737, 757, and 767. On the ground Air Aruba also kept developing .... Air Aruba also expanding its reservations office in North America coping with the demand. Air Aruba had a committed staff with a reputation for excellence, hospitality, and service. Air Aruba took ... on the tradition of the Aruban people, Air Aruba strove to bring the friendliness of Aruba to the airline .... On October 27, 1998, Air Aruba N.V. secured a takeover by the Venezuelan airline Aserca who became the majority owner of Air Aruba. In December 1998, Air Aruba leased two brand new MD 90 s expanding the total fleet to 5 aircraft. At the same time Air Aruba also inaugurated the route to Philadelphia ... more details
Infobox islands name Aruba image name Aruba map.png image caption Map of Aruba image size locator map ... m 188 country Aruba country admin divisions title country admin divisions country admin divisions ... largest city Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad country largest city population 32,748 population 104,494 ... white additional info Image Aruba ISS006 30896.jpg thumb right NASA satellite image of Aruba. Image ... Image Aruba landbridge.jpg thumb right Aruba s natural landbridge in 2005, before its subsequent collapse due to coastal erosion . Aruba is a small Caribbean island convert 54 sqmi km2 0 abbr on disp ... of Cura ao , the largest island of the Kingdom of the Netherlands . Aruba s terrain is mostly flat ... water. Aruba s best known geographical feature is its white sand beaches, which are the basis of an active tourism industry that is the mainstay of the island s economy. Aruba is situated on the Caribbean ... and Hills Aruba s terrain is almost entirely flat. The highest elevation, so called Mount ... and Beaches Aruba has three deepwater harbors located at Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad , Barcadera ... waters surrounding Aruba are clear, making it a popular tourist destination. Climate Temperature Aruba s tropical marine climate varies little seasonally, with an average annual temperature of convert ... Antilles , leaving Aruba with a very dry climate. Rainfall averages convert 510 mm in 1 abbr ... 12 30 N 69 58 W region AW type isle name Aruba display inline,title Map references Central America ... The Rijkswet of December 12, 1985, for the maritime boundaries between The Netherlands Antilles and Aruba ... and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, introduced December 12, 1978, and valid for Aruba since January ... 0 Other 89.47 2005 Irrigated land 0.01 km 1998 est. Natural hazards While Aruba barely lies within ... 27 degrees Celsius. See also wikiatlas Aruba External links commonscat Geography of Aruba PDF 1 http brochures.aruba.com arubamap download.php?name arubamap.pdf Map of Aruba http www.arubatravelinfo.com ... more details
For similarly named periodicals El Diario disambiguation Diario is a daily, family owned newspaper written in the Papiamento Papiamento language and published in Aruba . The managing editor is Jossy Mansur . External links http www.diarioaruba.com Diaro Aruba website. http www.diarioaruba.com diahuebs noticia index.html Category Newspapers published in Aruba Category Publications with year of establishment missing caribbean newspaper stub ... more details
islam by country According to a 2009 Pew Research Center report, Muslims constitute approximately 0.2 of the population in Aruba . ref http pewforum.org uploadedfiles Topics Demographics Muslimpopulation.pdf ref Notes reflist Category Islam by country Aruba Category Islam in the Caribbean Category Religion in Aruba Islam country stub Islam in the Americas tr Aruba da slam ... more details
Festivals in Aruba take place all year round on the island. Many of these colorful and entertaining cultural events that are recognized internationally and draw tourists from around the globe. Bon Bini Festival The http www.aruba.com OurPeoplePlaces Events BON BINI FESTIVAL.aspx Bon Bini Festival takes place in Fort Zoutman , Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad every Tuesday from 6 30 PM to 8 30 PM all year round. Antillean dancers, drum music, and Aruban food and art can be enjoyed at the festival. Admission costs range from 3.00 to 10.00. Aruba Piano Festival Arguably the most prestigious music event in the Caribbean , the http www.arubapianofestival.com Aruba Piano Festival occurs in September, and features world famous pianists. The festival has developed an international reputation for its distinguished artists across a range of chamber music styles. In addition to the core chamber concert series, the festival has a number of music and education components. Soul Beach Music Festival The http www.soulbeach.net Soul Beach Music Festival is a multi night concert series held Memorial Day weekend. The festival features popular and trendy musicians. Soul music lovers take part in nightclub events, beach parties, concerts, and comedy shows. Aruba International Film Festival The http www.arubafilmfest.com Aruba International Film Festival typically takes place over a week in June, bringing the international film community to Aruba. In 2011, over 45 films were featured from 18 countries and screened in 40 venues around the island. Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival Aruba The http www.caribbeanseajazz.com Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival in Aruba is an outdoor festival featuring local and international ... Dande Festival.aspx Dande Festival is one of the biggest musical events in Aruba, and takes place ... events.aspx Aruba Events and Festivals Official Aruba Tourism Portal Aruba topics DEFAULTSORT Festivals In Aruba Category Tourism in Aruba ... more details
Aruba s first inhabitants were the Caquetios Indian s from the Arawak tribe Citation needed date September 2009 , who migrated there from Venezuela to escape attacks by the Carib people Carib s. Fragments of the earliest known Indian settlements date back to about 1000. Due to Aruba s mostly distant location from other Caribbean islands and strong currents in the sea which made canoe travel to the other islands difficult, the Caquetios remained more tied to South America than the Caribbean. Spanish explorer Alonso de Ojeda is regarded as the first European to arrive in about 1499. Although he established a colony there, it was limited in scope. Unlike many other Caribbean islands, no plantation society evolved on Aruba. Instead, the Spanish sent many Caquetios to Hispaniola , where they were enslaved in the mines. In 1636, Aruba was acquired by the Netherlands and remained under their control for nearly two centuries. During the Napoleonic wars, the British Empire took control over the island ... War II. The last decades of the 20th century saw a boom in the tourism industry, which became Aruba ... of resorts on the island, Arubans enjoy a very low unemployment rate. Aruba has earned a reputation as the Las Vegas metropolitan area Las Vegas of the Caribbean . In 1986, Aruba seceded from the Netherlands ... the Dutch crown. Movement toward full independence was halted at Aruba s prerogative in 1990. Aruba ... Aruba s first one party government. Due to its small margin of majority status, the MEP has left open ... www.rulers.org rula2.html aruba Rulers.org Aruba list of authorities ruling Aruba http www.lago colony.com Lago Colony and Lago Refinery Aruba topics Dutch colonies History of North America History of South America DEFAULTSORT History Of Aruba Category History of Aruba Category Dutch colonization of the Americas bn es Historia de Aruba nl Geschiedenis van Aruba pap Historia di Aruba pt Hist ria de Aruba ... more details
Association football Football is the national sport of Aruba . Aruban football has been influenced and helped a lot by the national Royal Dutch Football Association over the years. The Aruba national football team Aruba national team is normally placed near the bottom of the FIFA World Rankings System. History The Arubaanse Voetbal Bond , which governs football on the island, was formed in 1932 although it did not affiliate to FIFA until 1988. ref http www.fifa.com associations association aru index.html Aruba on FIFA.com ref The AVB is a member of the CONCACAF governing body. The national league competition, the Aruban Division di Honor , was established in 1960 with the most successful teams being SV Dakota with 15 titles and SV Estrella with twelve. Until 1985 Aruban clubs also entered the Netherlands Antilles Championship with two winning, SV Racing Club Aruba in 1965 and SV Estrella in 1970. There are currently 62 registered clubs in Aruba with a total of 10,700 players and 126 officials involved in the game. ref http www.fifa.com associations association aru countryInfo.html Aruba country info on FIFA.com ref International Although the Aruba national football team made its debut as early as 1924 Aruban players officially represented the Netherlands Antilles national football team until a split was finalised in 1986. Although attempts have been Aruba have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup . The country is also a member of the Caribbean Football Union but they have yet to qualify for the Caribbean Cup . References Reflist Football in Aruba Football in South America North America in topic Association football in Category Football in Aruba ... more details
Refimprove date September 2010 Defense on Aruba is the responsibility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands . The Military of the Netherlands Netherlands Military forces that protect Aruba include the Royal Netherlands Navy , the Netherlands Marine Corps and the Netherlands Coastguard . There is also a small indigenous Arubaanse Militie ARUMIL of about platoon strength. All forces are stationed at Marines Barracks Savaneta. Early history Up to 1929, there were hardly any military forces present on the Dutch Antilles including Aruba. On the 28th of June 1929 the Venezuelan rebel leader Rafael Simon Urbina attacked Cura ao and took several hostages amongst whom was the governor L.A. Fruytier and the garrisoncommander ... on both Cura ao and Aruba vrijwilligerskorps Cura ao VKC and Vrijwilligerskorps Aruba VKA . After .... When Aruba obtained its independence within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1986, the ANTMIL on Aruba was redesignated Arubaanse militie or ARUMIL. World War II Main Battle of the Caribbean ... 10, 1940. Because of the Lago oil refinery at San Nicolas, Aruba was deemed strategically important to the allied war effort and that same night 180 French marines arrived on Aruba to assist the local ... East Indies army KNIL was also sent to Aruba to improve the defences. Also in December military ... by over a thousand American soldiers. The Dutch coastal batteries on Aruba and Curacao engaged U boats at least three times during World War II, during the Attack on Aruba in February 1942 and again .... Basic training and selection takes place on Aruba, most further training takes place in either ... works closely with the Dutch Marines company stationed at Aruba. ref http www.savariba.com ArubaanseMilitie.html ... with the United States . References Reflist When? Aruba topics Military of North America South America in topic Military of DEFAULTSORT Military Of Aruba Category Government of Aruba Category Military by country Aruba Category Military of the Netherlands ... more details
Infobox Olympics ArubaAruba first competed at the Olympic Games in 1988 Summer Olympics 1988 , and has participated in each Summer Olympic Games since then. Aruba has yet to win any Olympic medals. Between 1952 until 1984, Aruban athletes competed as part of the Netherlands Antilles . This arrangement changed, when Aruba became a separate entity land of Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1986. Comit Ol mpico Arubano was formed in 1985 and recognized in 1986. As of 2011, Aruba had not competed in any Winter Olympic Games . Olympic table Summer class wikitable rowspan 2 Games rowspan 2 Athletes colspan 5 Athletes by sport colspan 3 Medals File Athletics pictogram.svg 20px Athletics File Swimming pictogram.svg 20px Swimming File sailing pictogram.svg 20px sailing File Judo pictogram.svg 20px Judo File Weightlifting pictogram.svg 20px Weightlifting File Gold medal.svg 20px File Silver medal.svg 20px File Bronze medal.svg 20px align center align left flagicon KOR 1988 Summer Olympics Seoul 1988 1 1 bgcolor F7F6A8 0 bgcolor DCE5E5 0 bgcolor FFDAB9 0 align center align left flagicon ESP 1992 Summer Olympics Barcelona 1992 3 2 1 bgcolor F7F6A8 0 bgcolor DCE5E5 0 bgcolor FFDAB9 0 align center align left flagicon USA 1996 Summer Olympics Atlanta 1996 4 3 1 bgcolor F7F6A8 0 bgcolor DCE5E5 0 bgcolor FFDAB9 0 align center align left flagicon AUS 2000 Summer Olympics Sydney 2000 4 2 2 bgcolor F7F6A8 ... also Netherlands Antilles at the Olympics Aruba topics NationsinOlympics DEFAULTSORT Aruba At The Olympics Category Aruba at the Olympics Aruba stub Olympic stub fr Aruba aux Jeux olympiques ko it Aruba ai Giochi olimpici he hu Aruba az olimpiai j t kokon nl Aruba op de Olympische Spelen ja pl Aruba na letnich igrzyskach olimpijskich pt Aruba nos Jogos Ol mpicos ru simple Aruba at the Olympics sr fi Aruba olympialaisissa sv Aruba i olympiska spelen th ... more details
Madiki is a village on the island of Aruba , located along the west coast of the island. The people there are fluent in English and Spanish. Other languages they speak are French and Portuguese. They enjoy playing soccer and are fond of the arts. Most families have 2 5 children on average. Their president in 1824, Jorge Malino, led the country to freedom. Some of their most common crops are wheat, coffee, nuts, and sugar. They trade with the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Mexico. The name Madiki comes from the Latin word Madilicka whcick means small majestic land. coord missing Category Populated places in ArubaAruba geo stub ... more details
On the Caribbean island of Aruba , there are many languages spoken. The official language is Dutch language Dutch , and schools require students to learn both English language English and Spanish language Spanish . French language French and, to a lesser extent, Portuguese language Portuguese are also present on the island. However, the mother tongue and primary vernacular of almost all Arubans is a local creole language known as Papiamento , according to the Government of Aruba ref http www.aruba.com ExploreAruba Culture language.aspx Language Government of Aruba official site 2010 ref an Portuguese Creole Afro Portuguese Creole . Dutch has been the official language of the island for years as the island is a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands , but Aruba has recognized English as an international language, and has required that children learn English as early as the 4th grade. Aruba s location off the coast of South America has also made Spanish extremely important. Students begin learning this as early as 5th grade. Papiamento is a creole language with roots mainly from Portuguese, and to a lesser extent, from Dutch and English, and originated in the 16th century as a means of communication among slaves and slave drivers. This native language was not considered important on Aruba until 1995 and was officially included in school curriculum in 1998 and 1999. Since, the island has embraced Papiamento, a Papiamento dictionary and fairy tales written in Papiamento are now available on the island. Selected Aruban Papiamento Phrases class wikitable Papiamento Spanish Portuguese Dutch English Bon dia Buenos d as Bom dia Goedemorgen Good morning Bon tardi Buenas tardes Boa tarde ... Ja Yes No No N o Nee No Aruba ta bunita Aruba es bonita Aruba bonita Aruba is mooi Aruba is beautiful ... report for ArubaAruba topics North America topic Languages of South America in topic Languages of Category Languages of Aruba bn es Idiomas de Aruba ... more details
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