Travel Guide: Aruba

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton

Part of the West Indies, the island of Aruba lies roughly 12 degrees above the equator, and is located just north of Venezuela. Its capital and largest city is Oranjestad. Aruba is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which means the country's citizens hold Dutch passports. It is also one of three countries that make up what are called the ABC Islands, along with Bonaire and Curacao. The country's culture is diverse, meshing elements from multiple countries. Originally discovered by Spain, and now part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, both these influences continue to pervade the landscape. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com continues our travel series with a look at Aruba.

Languages
Climate - Sunny Days
Cultural Mosaic

Languages

Aruba is one of three countries that comprise the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which is why citizens of Aruba hold Dutch passports, and the official language of the country is also Dutch. It is also one of three countries that make up what are called the ABC Islands, along with Bonaire and Curaçao. The most predominant language on these three islands is Papiamento, a Creole derivative of Portuguese.

Climate - Sunny Days

The country is consistently warm, sunny and dry, and this is one detail that keeps tourists coming back. Lying outside the hurricane belt, the climate is tropical, yet not extreme.

Cultural Mosaic

The country’s culture is diverse, meshing elements from multiple countries. Originally discovered by Spain, and now part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, both these influences continue to pervade the landscape.

Beautiful weather year-round, along with unique local culture, make Aruba one island that’s worth the trip.

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