query: what kind of money in aruba?

title: Central Bank of Aruba

text: Central Bank of Aruba The Central Bank of Aruba () is the central bank in Aruba responsible for implementation of monetary policy of the Aruban florin. The Centrale Bank van Aruba (the Bank) started its operations on January 1, 1986, when Aruba obtained its status as an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Prior to this period, Aruba formed part of the Netherlands Antilles under jurisdiction of the Bank of the Netherlands Antilles. The bank is a legal entity in itself ("sui generis") with an autonomous position within Aruba's public sector. With the inception of the bank, the

title: Aruba Police Force

text: and that "this was the biggest case they ever had." In October 1997, the Aruba Police Force arrested four men, including Eric and Alex Mansur of the powerful Mansur family, for extradition to the United States. They were among 85 individuals indicted in the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico on federal charges of involvement in a Caribbean money laundering ring following an FBI sting called Operation Golden Trash. Aruba Police Force The Aruba Police Force (Dutch: "Korps Politie Aruba" or "KPA", Papiamento: "Cuerpo Policial Aruba") is the law enforcement agency of the island of Aruba. The force operates under

title: Post Aruba

text: Irausquin plein # 9" in 1958. The building was designed by the Manager of the Department of Public Services, A.A. van Ammers. Post Aruba is responsible for the Aruba stamp issuing programme and Aruba has had its own stamps since obtaining internal autonomy in 1986. Commemorative and definitive stamps are issued as well as a range of revenue stamps for use on official documents. A range of services are offered including letter post, parcels, express, airmail and post office boxes. A Western Union money transmission service is available in all Aruban post offices. Postage stamps and postal history of Aruba

title: What Kind of Fool

text: quoted describing Barry Gibb's contribution to this song: "He did the demo first. Barbra sang to the demo, then he came back and replaced a couple of things after he had heard what she was doing." Released as the third single from Streisand's 1980 album "Guilty", "What Kind of Fool" was the third consecutive top ten single from the album in the United States. "Woman in Love" reached number one on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart, and the album's title track (also a duet between the two singers) reached number three, both in late 1980. "What Kind of Fool" spent

title: Culture of Aruba

text: nobe" ("aña nobo") – "new year" – sung after each phrase. The celebratory travel usually leads to the houses of the singers' friends and family, where the host collects money in his hat to give to the group. Certain districts may have their own dande groups performing on the second day of the year. Influenced by American tourists and the Latin Americans working in Aruba, Halloween is now observed and to a lesser extent the celebration of Dia de Los Muertos among the Latin Americans. The first beliefs and superstitions in Aruba date from Pre-Columbian times, when Indians roamed on

title: What Kind of Fool

text: three weeks at number ten on the Hot 100 in March and April 1981. It also spent four weeks atop the "Billboard" adult contemporary chart. Popular American TV serial "Glee" covered this song in 2011 by fictional character Blaine Anderson (as played by Darren Criss). This was featured on their soundtrack album "". No Glee episode had featured this version, as it is only appeared in the album. What Kind of Fool "What Kind of Fool" is the title of a vocal duet from 1981 (see 1981 in music) by singers Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb. The song was written

title: What Kind of Love

text: covered the song on his 2002 album for DreamWorks Records. It was the B-side to the album's first single, "Honey Do". What Kind of Love "What Kind of Love" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Rodney Crowell. It was released in June 1992 as the second single from the album "Life Is Messy". The song reached number 11 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 2 on the "RPM" Country Tracks in Canada. Crowell and co-writer Will Jennings wrote the lyrics to a recording of a melody that

title: What Kind of Love

text: What Kind of Love "What Kind of Love" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Rodney Crowell. It was released in June 1992 as the second single from the album "Life Is Messy". The song reached number 11 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 2 on the "RPM" Country Tracks in Canada. Crowell and co-writer Will Jennings wrote the lyrics to a recording of a melody that Roy Orbison had made before his death. The song features backing vocals from Don Henley and Linda Ronstadt. Deborah Evans Price,

title: What Kind of Fool

text: What Kind of Fool "What Kind of Fool" is the title of a vocal duet from 1981 (see 1981 in music) by singers Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb. The song was written by Gibb and Albhy Galuten. The songs on the "Guilty" album were a collaboration between Streisand and all the members of the Bee Gees, including Barry's brothers, Robin and Maurice Gibb. But Barry Gibb played the largest role of the brothers on the album, co-writing and co-producing all of the tracks, appearing on the album cover embracing Streisand, and singing two duets with her. Co-producer Karl Richardson was

title: Elections in Aruba

text: Elections in Aruba Elections in Aruba gives information on election and election results in Aruba. Aruba elects on national level a legislature. The Estates ("Staten") have 21 members, elected for a four-year term by Open list Party-list proportional representation. Seats are distributed between parties that have gained at least one full quota (1/21, or approximately 4.76% of the vote) using the Hagenbach-Bischoff system (a variant of the D'Hondt method). Before obtaining the status as land ( in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Aruba participated in elections for its Island Council and for the Aruba constituency of the parliament of the

title: Aruba

text: century due to the close economic ties with Spanish colonies in what are now Venezuela and Colombia, and several Venezuelan TV networks are received, and the fact that Aruba has a presence of Venezuelan and Colombian residents. The oldest government official statement written in Papiamento dates from 1803. Around 12.6% of the population today speaks Spanish. Use of English dates to the early 19th century, when the British took Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire. When Dutch rule resumed in 1815, officials already noted wide use of the language. Aruba has four newspapers published in Papiamento: "Diario", "Bon Dia", "Solo di Pueblo"

title: History of the Jews in Aruba

text: History of the Jews in Aruba The history of the Jews in Aruba can be traced back to the 16th century, when the first Jewish immigrants began to arrive. The first Jews in Aruba were Sephardi Jewish immigrants from Netherlands and Portugal. The first Jew to settle in Aruba was a Portuguese-Jewish worker for the Dutch West Indies Company named Moses Solomon Levie Maduro, who arrived in Aruba with his family in 1754. After 1924, a number of Jewish immigrants came to Aruba from Eastern Europe, Surinam, and The Netherlands. In 1942, a Jewish center was opened and the Jewish

title: Elections in Aruba

text: Netherlands Antilles. Aruba has a multi-party system, with two or three strong parties and a third party that is electorally successful. Elections in Aruba Elections in Aruba gives information on election and election results in Aruba. Aruba elects on national level a legislature. The Estates ("Staten") have 21 members, elected for a four-year term by Open list Party-list proportional representation. Seats are distributed between parties that have gained at least one full quota (1/21, or approximately 4.76% of the vote) using the Hagenbach-Bischoff system (a variant of the D'Hondt method). Before obtaining the status as land ( in the Kingdom

title: Aruba

text: the Aruban gross national product is earned through tourism or related activities. Most tourists are from the United States (predominantly from the north-east US), Canada, the Netherlands and South America, mainly Venezuela and Colombia. As part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, citizens of the Netherlands can travel with relative ease to Aruba and other islands of the Dutch Antilles. No visas are needed for Dutch citizens, only a passport, and although the currency used in Aruba is different (the Netherlands uses the Euro), money can be easily exchanged at a local bank for Aruban Florins. For the facilitation of

title: Festivals in Aruba

text: Festivals in Aruba 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. The Aruba Summer Music Festival has become one of the best yearly Latin Music Festivals in the region. It is celebrated end of June every year and has drawn thousands of visitors yearly to the island of Aruba to enjoy this 2 day event. The Bon Bini Festival takes place in Fort Zoutman, Oranjestad every Tuesday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM all year round with Antillean

title: Festivals in Aruba

text: performing their original music along with traditional Dande songs for the new year. Carnival Carnival is a month long celebration filled with music competition, pageants, street parades and wonderful parades. This celebration started in1954 in Aruba Festivals in Aruba 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. The Aruba Summer Music Festival has become one of the best yearly Latin Music Festivals in the region. It is celebrated end of June every year and has drawn thousands of

title: Football in Aruba

text: 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. 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

title: What Kind of an American are You?

text: found at Pritzker Military Museum & Library. The song urges Americans (specifically immigrants) to use this war to prove their loyalty to the United States; whether that may be by fighting or by simply standing behind the US's actions. For those who show no support, this question is posed: "What are you doing over here?" It upholds the "us-against-them" mentality; the "them" in this case is Germany. The chorus is as follows: What Kind of an American are You? What Kind of an American are you?, also known as What Kind of American are you?, is a World War I

title: History of the Jews in Aruba

text: community became officially organized four years later. The Beth Israel Synagogue was consecrated on November 4, 1962, in Oranjestad. Beth Israel also shares their house of worship with the Jewish Community of Aruba (Israelitische Gemeente). As of 2013, the Jewish population is around 85. The current Prime Minister Mike Eman is Jewish. Eman has interacted with Chabad visiting Rabbis as well as with Chabad's permanent rabbi on the island. His brother Henny Eman was the first Prime Minister of Aruba. History of the Jews in Aruba The history of the Jews in Aruba can be traced back to the 16th

title: What Kind of Man Are You?

text: rain under one umbrella. FINAL NOMINATION for spot titled “Are you man enough?” where a young woman questions what it really is to be a man. What Kind of Man Are You? What Kind of Man Are You? is a mass-media campaign in India asking men to use condoms to protect their wives from HIV/AIDS. The campaign was launched in 2005 by an organization named Breakthrough. This campaign heightened awareness for the over 2 million married women with HIV/AIDS in India who were infected by their husbands. The campaign encouraged an open, national dialogue about a woman's right to negotiate

title: What Kind of Day Has It Been

text: lines: What Kind of Day Has It Been "What Kind of Day Has It Been" is the 22nd episode of "The West Wing", the season finale of the show's first season. It originally aired on NBC May 17, 2000. Events circle around the attempted rescue of a US fighter pilot in Iraq, and the president taking part in a town hall meeting in Rosslyn, Virginia. The episode was written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Thomas Schlamme. "What Kind of Day Has It Been" is also the name of the first-season finales of both the series "Sports Night" and "Studio

title: What Kind of Day Has It Been

text: What Kind of Day Has It Been "What Kind of Day Has It Been" is the 22nd episode of "The West Wing", the season finale of the show's first season. It originally aired on NBC May 17, 2000. Events circle around the attempted rescue of a US fighter pilot in Iraq, and the president taking part in a town hall meeting in Rosslyn, Virginia. The episode was written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Thomas Schlamme. "What Kind of Day Has It Been" is also the name of the first-season finales of both the series "Sports Night" and "Studio 60

title: What Kind of an American are You?

text: What Kind of an American are You? What Kind of an American are you?, also known as What Kind of American are you?, is a World War I era song released in 1917. Albert Von Tilzer composed the music. Lew Brown and Charles R. McCarron wrote the lyrics. The song was published by Broadway Music Co. of New York, New York. On the cover is a gray drawing of Uncle Sam pointing. A map of the United States is featured on the lower half of the cover. The song was written for voice and piano. The sheet music can be

title: LGBT rights in Aruba

text: LGBT rights in Aruba Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Aruba may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity are legal in Aruba, but same-sex couples with Dutch nationality must travel to the Netherlands or its special municipalities to get married and the legal protection of marriage is not unconditional. Since October 2016, registered partnerships have been available to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Aruba. As part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Aruba is obliged to recognize same-sex marriages registered in the Netherlands

title: Governor of Aruba

text: the Netherlands Antilles was also governor for Aruba. Governor of Aruba The Governor of Aruba is the representative on Aruba of the Dutch head of state (King Willem-Alexander). The governor's 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

title: Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba

text: the Ministers Plenipotentiary usually do not resign in the event of a Dutch cabinet crisis. The following table lists the Ministers Plenipotentiary of Aruba that have been in office since Aruba gained its "status aparte" in 1986: Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba The Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba () represents the constituent country of Aruba in the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The current Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba is Guillfred Besaril. The Minister Plenipotentiary and his cabinet are seated in the Arubahuis (Aruba House) in The Hague. A significant difference between the Netherlands ministers and the Ministers Plenipotentiary

title: Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba

text: Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba The Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba () represents the constituent country of Aruba in the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The current Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba is Guillfred Besaril. The Minister Plenipotentiary and his cabinet are seated in the Arubahuis (Aruba House) in The Hague. A significant difference between the Netherlands ministers and the Ministers Plenipotentiary is that the former ministers are accountable for their politics and policies to the Dutch parliament. The Ministers Plenipotentiary, however, are accountable to their national governments, which is the Estates of Aruba in case of Aruba. Therefore,

title: Señorita Aruba

text: a delegate to represent Aruba at Miss Earth. In 2011, Mellisa Lacle was appointed to compete at the pageant, she was Miss Aruba 2005 who competed at Miss Universe 2006 in Nevada, USA. Señorita Aruba Señorita Aruba is the national Beauty pageant in Aruba. The two brands; Miss Teen Aruba and Srta. Aruba are registered and are under management of Miss Aruba Foundation A TV Personality and Producer, Isaï Labadie introduced the Miss Aruba Foundation which held the Srta. Aruba and Miss Teen Aruba. The foundation in unrelated to Star Promotion Foundation (Miss Aruba Universe, Miss Aruba World, Miss Aruba

title: Illegal drug trade in Aruba

text: Illegal drug trade in Aruba The illegal drug trade in Aruba involves trans-shipment of cocaine and other drugs through Aruba to the United States. Corruption in Aruba is so widespread that "Claire Sterling, widely acclaimed for her works on drugs and crime, said of it: 'the world's first independent mafia state emerged in 1993.'" The Italian daily "Corriere della Sera" described Aruba as "the first state to be bought by the bosses Cosa Nostra." Between 1988 and 1992 the Cuntrera-Caruana Mafia clan was said to have acquired 60% of Aruba through investments in hotels, casinos and the election-campaign of a

title: Illegal drug trade in Aruba

text: Prime Minister. As a result of the public outcry, Aruba's independence from the Netherlands, planned for 1996, was cancelled. While drug trafficking through Aruba used to be a major issue, it is much less so today. Aruba was removed from the US State Department’s list of major drug producing and transit countries in 1999. The reason for this decline is unclear. Case Study Illegal drug trade in Aruba The illegal drug trade in Aruba involves trans-shipment of cocaine and other drugs through Aruba to the United States. Corruption in Aruba is so widespread that "Claire Sterling, widely acclaimed for her

title: Señorita Aruba

text: Señorita Aruba Señorita Aruba is the national Beauty pageant in Aruba. The two brands; Miss Teen Aruba and Srta. Aruba are registered and are under management of Miss Aruba Foundation A TV Personality and Producer, Isaï Labadie introduced the Miss Aruba Foundation which held the Srta. Aruba and Miss Teen Aruba. The foundation in unrelated to Star Promotion Foundation (Miss Aruba Universe, Miss Aruba World, Miss Aruba Grand.) The main purpose of Miss Aruba Foundation is to prepare all the candidates, regardless of social standards, on the same level. the foundation is the only pageant on the island that tries

title: Festivals in Aruba

text: film community to Aruba. In 2011, over 45 films were featured from 18 countries and screened in 40 venues around the island. The Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival in Aruba is an outdoor festival featuring local and international jazz musicians. The festival presents local and international bands and artists over a two-day event in October. While jazz music is the focus, other artistic elements including dance, poetry, and art are also included in the program. The Dande Festival is one of the biggest musical events in Aruba, and takes place the last week of December. The festival features over 50 singers

title: Football in Aruba

text: Football in Aruba Association 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 team is normally placed near the bottom of the FIFA World Rankings System. The Arubaanse Voetbal Bond, which governs football on the island, was formed in 1932 although it did not affiliate to FIFA until 1988. 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

title: What Kind of Fool Am I?

text: What Kind of Fool Am I? "What Kind of Fool Am I?" is a popular song written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley and published in 1962. It was introduced by Anthony Newley in the musical "Stop The World - I Want To Get Off". It comes at the end of Act Two to close the show. Bricusse and Newley received the 1961 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically, and the 1963 Grammy Award for Song of the Year, becoming the first Britons to do so. This song was recorded whilst Newley was on the road with

title: What Kind of Man Are You?

text: What Kind of Man Are You? What Kind of Man Are You? is a mass-media campaign in India asking men to use condoms to protect their wives from HIV/AIDS. The campaign was launched in 2005 by an organization named Breakthrough. This campaign heightened awareness for the over 2 million married women with HIV/AIDS in India who were infected by their husbands. The campaign encouraged an open, national dialogue about a woman's right to negotiate safe sex within her marriage. The campaign was featured on 160 mainstream media outlets, and was created pro bono by McCann Erickson. This campaign won multiple

title: Football in Aruba

text: Cup. The country is also a member of the Caribbean Football Union but they have yet to qualify for the Caribbean Cup. Football in Aruba Association 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 team is normally placed near the bottom of the FIFA World Rankings System. The Arubaanse Voetbal Bond, which governs football on the island, was formed in 1932 although it did not affiliate to FIFA until 1988. The AVB is a member of the CONCACAF governing

title: What Kind of Fool Am I?

text: album "War Elephant". Clay Aiken recorded the song on his 2010 album "Tried and True". Allan Sherman parodied the song as "One Hippopotami" on his 1963 album "My Son, the Nut". This song was the inspiration for a Gary Larson cartoon. What Kind of Fool Am I? "What Kind of Fool Am I?" is a popular song written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley and published in 1962. It was introduced by Anthony Newley in the musical "Stop The World - I Want To Get Off". It comes at the end of Act Two to close the show. Bricusse and

title: Telecommunications in Aruba

text:
3 (2004) Televisions: 60,000 (2004) Internet country code: AW Internet Service Providers (ISPs): Setar NV International Carriers: IP Globalcom N.V. (2008) Internet hosts: 17,611 (2008)
"country comparison to the world:" 97 Internet users: 24,000 (2007)
"country comparison to the world:" 183 As of May 2007, the whole island of Aruba has WIFI 3G internet connection. Telecommunications in Aruba This article is about communications systems in Aruba. Telephones - main lines in use: 38,700 (2006)
"country comparison to the world:" 166 Telephones - mobile cellular: 105,700 (2006)
"country comparison to the world:" 178 Telephone system:
 general assessment: modern fully automatic telecommunications

title: Capital punishment in Aruba

text: perceived as exclusively applying to judges. Capital punishment in Aruba Capital punishment in Aruba has been prohibited by Article I.4 of the Constitution of Aruba since January 1, 1986, the day Aruba became a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in its own right. The inclusion of a capital punishment prohibition in the constitution was following the example provided by the 1983 constitution of the Netherlands, but rather than putting it in the judiciary section like the example, it was put in the basic rights, following the related Article I.3 about the inviolability of the body, to ensure

title: Capital punishment in Aruba

text: Capital punishment in Aruba Capital punishment in Aruba has been prohibited by Article I.4 of the Constitution of Aruba since January 1, 1986, the day Aruba became a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in its own right. The inclusion of a capital punishment prohibition in the constitution was following the example provided by the 1983 constitution of the Netherlands, but rather than putting it in the judiciary section like the example, it was put in the basic rights, following the related Article I.3 about the inviolability of the body, to ensure that the prohibition would not be

title: Patent law in Aruba

text: patent applications for the Dutch patent inapplicable. Aruba can not be a party to patent treaties itself, but the Kingdom is party to several treaties, also with respect to Aruba. This is the case for the Paris convention, which allows for claiming priority of up to 1 year from an earlier patent application in a Paris convention country. The Patent Cooperation Treaty also applies on Aruba, and the Bureau of Intellectual property acts as a receiving office for international (PCT) applications. However, as the Kingdom of the Netherlands has "closed its national route", it is -also in Aruba- not possible

title: Aruba

text: the native Caquetíos compared to Europeans. Gold was not discovered on Aruba for another 300 years. Vespucci returned to Spain with stocks of cotton and brazilwood from the island and described houses built into the ocean. Vespucci and Ojeda's tales spurred interest in Aruba, and Spaniards soon colonized the island. Because it had low rainfall, Aruba was not considered profitable for the plantation system and the economics of the slave trade. Aruba was colonized by Spain for over a century. "Simas", the "Cacique", or chief, in Aruba, welcomed the first Catholic priests in Aruba, who gave him a wooden cross

title: Caves of Aruba

text: Caves of Aruba Of the several caves of Aruba, three Aruban caves are well known, seen in deep crevices on the windward face of the island. All three of the caves are located in the Arikok National Park. The most prominent are Guadirikiri Cave, the Fontein Cave and the Huliba Cave. Nocturnal bats nestle in all these caves. The importance which the Government of Aruba attaches to these three caves is borne by the fact that postage stamps with images of them were issued by Post Aruba in April 2009 in specific denominations. The stamp of 175 cents value depicts

title: Constitution of Aruba

text: handles defense, citizenship and foreign affairs. Aruba and the other two member states are not fully independent—Aruba's relation within the 'Kingdom of the Netherlands', based on the self-determination referendum held in 1977, the Agreement proclaimed in 1983, the Regulation for the Governor of Aruba and its Constitution in force since August 1985, is more like a commonwealth relationship. Constitution of Aruba Aruba's State Constitution was unanimously approved by all political parties represented in Aruba's Parliament on a January 1, 1986, and was proclaimed in the "Afkondigingsblad van Aruba", No.26, 1985, on January 1, 1986. The Constitution is based on democratic

title: Culture of Aruba

text: fact the very first inhabitants of the island. Although the Spanish were in control of Aruba for many years, the Eighty Years' War between Spain and the Netherlands soon gave the Dutch the upper hand. Finally in 1636 the Spanish handed over the island to the Dutch. Years later, the English took over Aruba for a brief period, but it quickly returned to Dutch rule in 1816 and remained that way until 1985, when Aruba became a separate entity within the kingdom of the Netherlands. The people and culture of Aruba have many different backgrounds, ranging from the Indians, to

title: Military of Aruba

text: works closely with the Dutch Marines company stationed at Aruba. An increase of instability in South America, specifically Venezuela, made the Netherlands heighten the security level and increase monitoring of the Dutch island in cooperation with the United States. Military of Aruba Defense on Aruba is the responsibility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The 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. Up to 1929, there were

title: Languages of Aruba

text: Languages of Aruba There are many languages spoken on the Caribbean island of Aruba. The official languages are Dutch and Papiamento, although schools require students to learn English, Spanish, French, and to a lesser extent, Portuguese which is also spoken on the island. According to the Government of Aruba the mother tongue and primary vernacular of almost all Arubans is a local language known as Papiamento, an Afro-Portuguese Creole language spoken since the 16th century. The language, however, was not widespread in Aruba till the 18th and 19th centuries when most materials on the island and even Roman Catholic schoolbooks

title: Geography of Aruba

text: Arikok itself is . The Hooiberg is . While the Hooiberg is not the highest point on the island, it does look so, because of the flat surroundings it lies in. The Hooiberg can be seen from nearly every point of the island and is so known it has its on place on the Coat of arms of Aruba. Aruba has three deepwater harbors located at Oranjestad, Aruba-Oranjestad, Barcadera, and San Nicolaas. The southern coastal area is known for its white-sand beaches and the calm waters surrounding Aruba are clear, making it a popular tourist destination. While its northern coast

title: Culture of Aruba

text: the Spanish, and more recently, the Dutch. Today, Aruba is home to people from at least 40 different nationalities. Nowadays, the nearly 100,000 inhabitants of Aruba reflect its greatly changing history. Through local foods, architecture, celebrations, and languages can immediately be seen the different influences the past settlers had on the island. Yet the Dutch continue to be the most influential people in Aruban society, since the Dutch language is the official tongue of the Aruban people and Aruba continues to have close ties to the Netherlands. Aruba has its own distinct culture, which often includes celebrations. Color and music

title: Governor of Aruba

text: Governor of Aruba The Governor of Aruba is the representative on Aruba of the Dutch head of state (King Willem-Alexander). The governor's 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

title: Politics of Aruba

text: an eight-member Cabinet. The governor of Aruba is appointed for a six-year term by the monarch, and the prime minister and deputy prime minister are elected by the Staten (legislature) for four-year terms. The Staten is made up of 21 members elected by direct, popular vote to serve four-year terms. Aruba's judicial system, which has mainly been derived from the Dutch system, operates independently of the legislature and the executive. Jurisdiction, including appeal, lies with the Common Court of Justice of Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles and the Supreme Court of Justice in the Netherlands. Politics of Aruba Aruba, a

title: Military of Aruba

text: Military of Aruba Defense on Aruba is the responsibility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The 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. 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 Curaçao and took several hostages amongst whom was the governor L.A. Fruytier and the

title: Central Bureau of Statistics (Aruba)

text: Statistics Aruba is the "Chief Statistician of Aruba". Since 1986, the former directors of the Central Bureau of Statistics Aruba were: Statistics Aruba publishes numerous documents covering a range of statistical information about Aruba, including census data, demography, Tourism, economic and health indicators, Central Bureau of Statistics (Aruba) The Central Bureau of Statistics of Aruba, is in charge of the collection, processing and publication of statistics and reports to the Minister charged with responsibility for the subject of Statistics. It was created mainly to facilitate the development of a statistical system for Aruba which is also a component of the

title: What Kind of Fool (Heard All That Before)

text: Kylie Minogue". These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "What Kind of Fool (Heard All That Before)". Minogue performed the song on the following concert tours: What Kind of Fool (Heard All That Before) "What Kind of Fool (Heard All That Before)" is a song recorded by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue, released as the lead single from her first greatest hits album "Greatest Hits" (1992). The song was written by Mike Stock, Minogue and Pete Waterman, and produced by Stock and Waterman. It was Minogue's last original single to be released from the record

title: Air Aruba

text: Air Aruba Air Aruba was the main air carrier from the island of Aruba. It was founded in 1986 and it declared bankruptcy in 2000. It was headquartered in the Brown Invest Building in Oranjestad, Aruba. 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 (with the help of KLM & later Air Holland) carried out its first commercial flight with YS-11 turbo-prop type aircraft operating between the "ABC" islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao as well as Caracas, Venezuela.

title: Aruba Airlines

text: Venezuelan government in the first half of 2018, the fleet renewal will be announced near the end of the year. Aruba Airlines management has revealed they are looking to fly to Sint Maarten. As of May 2018, Aruba Airlines flies to the following destinations: As of May 2018, the Aruba Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft: Aruba Airlines Aruba Airlines is the flag carrier and the sole airline of Aruba. The airline, founded in 2006, provides scheduled and charter air transport for passengers to 13 destinations. Aruba Airlines's corporate headquarters is in Oranjestad, Aruba, while its secondary hub is

title: Aruba Airlines

text: Aruba Airlines Aruba Airlines is the flag carrier and the sole airline of Aruba. The airline, founded in 2006, provides scheduled and charter air transport for passengers to 13 destinations. Aruba Airlines's corporate headquarters is in Oranjestad, Aruba, while its secondary hub is at Miami, Florida. Aruba operates its primary maintenance base at Miami. They received AOC from United States in 2015. Aruba Airlines was established by Mr. Onno J. de Swart in 2006. The airline began charter operations with a seven-seat Piper PA-31 Navajo in 2010. The main headquarters is in the city of Oranjestad in Aruba, which is

title: Aruba

text: and "Awe Mainta"; and three in English: "Aruba Daily", "Aruba Today" and "The News". "Amigoe" is a newspaper published in Dutch. Aruba also has 18 radio stations (two AM and 16 FM) and two local television stations (Telearuba, and Channel 22). Aruba is a polyglot society. Most of Aruba's population is able to converse in at least two of the languages of Papiamentu, Dutch, English, and Spanish. Three-quarters of the population is Roman Catholic. For census purposes, Aruba is divided into eight regions, which have no administrative functions: As a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Aruba's politics

title: Aruba

text: Aruba Aruba ( ; , Papiamento: ) is an island and a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the southern Caribbean Sea, located about west of the main part of the Lesser Antilles and north of the coast of Venezuela. It measures long from its northwestern to its southeastern end and across at its widest point. Together with Bonaire and Curaçao, Aruba forms a group referred to as the ABC islands. Collectively, Aruba and the other Dutch islands in the Caribbean are often called the Dutch Caribbean. Aruba is one of the four countries that form the

title: Aruba

text: the passengers whose destination is the United States, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) full pre-clearance facility in Aruba has been in effect since 1 February 2001 with the expansion in the Queen Beatrix Airport. United States and Aruba have had the agreement since 1986. It began as a USDA and Customs post. Since 2008, Aruba has been the only island to have this service for private flights. Defense on Aruba is the responsibility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands Military forces that protect Aruba include the Royal Netherlands Navy,

title: Aruba

text: Aruba, the "Gemeenschappelijk Hof van Justitie van Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten en van Bonaire, Sint Eustatius en Saba" (Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) and the "Hoge Raad der Nederlanden" (Supreme Court of Justice of the Netherlands). The "Korps Politie Aruba" (Aruba Police Force) is the island's law enforcement agency and operates district precincts in Oranjestad, Noord, San Nicolaas, and Santa Cruz, where it is headquartered. Deficit spending has been a staple in Aruba's history, and modestly high inflation has been present as well. By 2006, the government's debt had

title: Gifts in kind

text: use of items that cannot be sold in their thrift stores, for example by bundling them and selling them as bulk material or scrap. These stores refuse donations that cost money to dispose of safely if unwanted, such as e-waste. Gifts in kind Gifts in kind, also referred to as "in-kind donations", is a kind of charitable giving in which, instead of giving money to buy needed goods and services, the goods and services themselves are given. Gifts in kind are distinguished from gifts of cash or stock. Some types of gifts in kind are appropriate, others are not. Examples

title: Aruba: The Tragic Untold Story of Natalee Holloway and Corruption in Paradise

text: He alleges corruption among the Aruba Police Force, recalling that upon arrival on the island, they asked him how much money he had. Holloway accused suspect Joran van der Sloot of repeatedly lying and believes that he is "guilty of something." Dave Holloway stated that he started taking notes in a journal by the second week of the search in Aruba for his daughter because of inconsistencies in the witness accounts of her disappearance. He felt that authorities were trying to close the investigation because of concern that it would tarnish the island's image as a tourist destination. He said

title: What Kind of Love

text: of "Billboard" magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it the "first step in a major effort to immerse this rock-influenced country star into the pop and AC realm. She goes on to say that "twangy instrumentation a la Tom Petty and the late Roy Orbison (with whom this song was penned), combined with an appealing vocal, makes a strong argument for play at these and album rock formats." From "Life Is Messy" liner notes. "What Kind of Love" debuted at number 75 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 27, 1992. Mike Walker

title: Miss Aruba

text: were competed at the pageant instead. In 2014 the format was returned. Between 1994 and 2011 traditionally the 2nd Runner-up of Miss Aruba will represent her country at the Miss International pageant. Nowadays, Miss International Aruba selects by Señorita Aruba Organization. Miss Aruba Miss Aruba is a national beauty pageant in Aruba. Under the direction of New Star Promotion Organization since 1992, Aruba has been accumulating positive results, with Taryn Mansell placing as first runner-up in 1996 at Miss Universe and Tamara Scaroni, becoming the first Aruban to receive the Miss Congeniality award in 2000; representatives placing as semifinalists in

title: Air Aruba

text: and 767-300 with the latter aircraft type operating flights to Europe as well as some U.S. routes. In the last operating years of Air Aruba, only the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30, MD-88 and MD-90 were operated by Air Aruba before the airline closed its doors. Air Aruba's fleet consisted of the following aircraft: Air Aruba Air Aruba was the main air carrier from the island of Aruba. It was founded in 1986 and it declared bankruptcy in 2000. It was headquartered in the Brown Invest Building in Oranjestad, Aruba. Air Aruba began in September 1986 as a ground handling agent for

title: Patent law in Aruba

text: licence The grant of compulsory licenses to the Kingdom in wartime however is governed by the Rijksoctrooiwet. Aruba is a "country" () within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and was until 1986 one of the six islands constituting former "country" the Netherlands Antilles. In the Kingdom, patents are regulated by the "Kingdom patents act" (), which governs the Dutch patent and the legal effect of European patents in the Netherlands (the latter never applied in Aruba). However, as IP-law falls within the competence of the individual countries, Aruba decided to create the Aruban patent from 1 April 1995 and render

title: Patent law in Aruba

text: Although patents are granted without a substantial examination, the court is competent to decide issues regarding validity, in addition to (amongst others) disputes regarding infringement, ownership and licenses. One decision (, of the Court of First Instance of Aruba) regarding an Aruban patent is published at the case law database of the Dutch judiciary. Patent law in Aruba Patent law in Aruba is mainly governed by the "Patents Regulation" (, formally: "landsverordening houdende regels met betrekking tot octrooien"), the law governing the Aruban patent. The Dutch government indicated in 2007, that the patent regulation was, to a large extent (and

title: What Kind of Man Would I Be?

text: which had tended to de-emphasize or omit them altogether. It was the last Chicago single released with founding drummer Danny Seraphine before his departure from the band in 1990. What Kind of Man Would I Be? "What Kind of Man Would I Be?" is a song written by Jason Scheff, Chas Sandford and Bobby Caldwell and recorded by the band Chicago for their 1988 album "Chicago 19" and 1989 album "Greatest Hits 1982–1989". Scheff sang the lead vocals. A slightly remixed version of the song was included on the 1989 compilation album "Greatest Hits 1982–1989", and a single release of

title: Patent law in Aruba

text: Patent law in Aruba Patent law in Aruba is mainly governed by the "Patents Regulation" (, formally: "landsverordening houdende regels met betrekking tot octrooien"), the law governing the Aruban patent. The Dutch government indicated in 2007, that the patent regulation was, to a large extent (and with the exception of provisions regarding European patents) identical to the Rijksoctrooiwet. The patent term in Aruba is 20 years, and also a short-term patent is available with a duration of 6 years. Inventions have to fulfill 3 requirements to be patentable: they have to be new, inventive and industrially applicable. and an International

title: Patent law in Aruba

text: to designate the Aruban patent at the end of the international phase. Since 1987, the Convention on the Unification of Certain Points of Substantive Law on Patents for Invention, which harmonised patent law in several European states applies. Aruba also uses the IPC system; the Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification applies. Regarding deposit of microorganisms, the Budapest Treaty applies. In addition the patent law treaty and the European Patent Convention, have been approved for Aruba, but a declaration regarding application with respect to Aruba has not been with the depositaries, and these treaties thus do not have effect.

title: What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)

text: What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am) "What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)" is a song written by Loretta Lynn and Teddy Wilburn that was also recorded by Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in August 1967 via Decca Records. "What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)" was recorded at the Bradley's Barn on January 18, 1967. Located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, the session was produced by renowned country music producer Owen Bradley. Three additional tracks were recorded during this session. "What Kind of a Girl (Do You

title: What Kind of Man Would I Be?

text: What Kind of Man Would I Be? "What Kind of Man Would I Be?" is a song written by Jason Scheff, Chas Sandford and Bobby Caldwell and recorded by the band Chicago for their 1988 album "Chicago 19" and 1989 album "Greatest Hits 1982–1989". Scheff sang the lead vocals. A slightly remixed version of the song was included on the 1989 compilation album "Greatest Hits 1982–1989", and a single release of that remix peaked at number 5 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 on February 24, 1990. This song features horns more prominently than other Chicago singles from the era,

title: What Kind of Love Are You On

text: What Kind of Love Are You On "What Kind of Love Are You On" is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. The song, originally a track left off the "Nine Lives" album, was included on "" for the 1998 film "Armageddon" starring lead singer Steven Tyler's daughter Liv Tyler. The song, was released as a promotional single to rock radio, reaching #4 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It was written by Steven Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry and outside songwriters Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw (both formerly of Damn Yankees). It is the second song written for the

title: What Kind of Love Are You On

text: film, the other being "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing". What Kind of Love Are You On "What Kind of Love Are You On" is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. The song, originally a track left off the "Nine Lives" album, was included on "" for the 1998 film "Armageddon" starring lead singer Steven Tyler's daughter Liv Tyler. The song, was released as a promotional single to rock radio, reaching #4 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It was written by Steven Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry and outside songwriters Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw (both formerly

title: What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am

text: What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am "What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am" is a song recorded by American country music artist Lee Roy Parnell, written by Al Carmichael and Gary Griffin. It was released in May 1992 as the second single from the album, "Love Without Mercy". The song was Parnell's fifth single release, and his first to reach Top 40 on the Hot Country Songs charts. It is also one of three singles in his career to reach number two on the country music charts. "What Kind of Fool Do You Think I

title: Languages of Aruba

text: in the 16th century as a pidgin language for communication among slaves and slave drivers. Papiamento was not considered important on Aruba until 1995. It was officially included in the school curriculum in 1998 and 1999. Since then, the island has embraced this native language. A Papiamento dictionary and fairy tales written in Papiamento are now readily available on the island. Aruba is a polyglot society. Most of Aruba's population is able to converse in at least two of the languages of Papiamentu, Dutch, English, and Spanish. Languages of Aruba There are many languages spoken on the Caribbean island of

title: Flag of Aruba

text: of a white field, with the flag of the Netherlands striped across both the top and the bottom, and a circular version of the flag of Aruba in the centre. Flag of Aruba Aruba's national flag () was adopted on March 18, 1976. The design consists of a field of light blue (called "Larkspur"), two narrow parallel horizontal yellow ("Bunting Yellow") stripes in the bottom half, and a four-pointed white-fimbriated red ("Union Flag red") star in the canton. The design elements have multiple symbolic meanings: March 18 is a public holiday in Aruba, known as Flag Day and it is

title: Flag of Aruba

text: Flag of Aruba Aruba's national flag () was adopted on March 18, 1976. The design consists of a field of light blue (called "Larkspur"), two narrow parallel horizontal yellow ("Bunting Yellow") stripes in the bottom half, and a four-pointed white-fimbriated red ("Union Flag red") star in the canton. The design elements have multiple symbolic meanings: March 18 is a public holiday in Aruba, known as Flag Day and it is celebrated through carnivals and fairs. There is also a standard for use by the Governor of Aruba in his capacity as representative of the Monarch of the Netherlands. It consists

title: Constitution of Aruba

text: 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

title: Culture of Aruba

text: Culture of Aruba The culture of Aruba, one of the many islands that make up the Caribbean, is an amalgamate of the various cultures that have occupied and lived on the island, including indigenous peoples of South America, descendants of African slaves, and Spanish and Dutch colonialists. Aruba was inhabited long before it was claimed by the Spanish in 1499, as evidenced by petrographs on walls and the ceilings of caves and excavated ancient artifacts of the Arawaks. They indicate that the Caiquetios, peoples of the Arawak tribe that migrated north from the Orinoco Basin in South America, were in

title: Politics of Aruba

text: Politics of Aruba Aruba, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic country, whereby the prime minister is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Federal legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Aruba has full autonomy on most matters. Exceptions are defence, foreign affairs, and the Supreme Court. The constitution was enacted in January 1986. Executive power rests with a governor, and a prime minister heads

title: International School of Aruba

text: International School of Aruba The International School of Aruba (ISA) is a school in Aruba. It is a private, non-profit and co-educational institution. In 2006, it moved to a new campus with a more centralized location. It was founded in 1929 and was owned by Lago Oil and Transport Co. Ltd. From 1986 on, the school was governed by the ISA community and parent body. ISA was acquired by International School Services (ISS) in 2004. In 2005, a new campus was constructed and ISA was relocated to central Aruba in the residential neighbourhood of Wayaca. ISA has approximately 200 students

title: Post Aruba

text: 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. The first mail delivered to Aruba came on boats originating from Venezuela or Curaçao. Mail arrived at the island's main port in Oranjestad from where it was collected by the inhabitants. 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.

title: Post Aruba

title: Geography of Aruba

text: Geography of Aruba Aruba is an island in the south of the Caribbean in the Caribbean Sea. It is westernmost island of the ABC Islands and of the Leeward Antilles. It is located at , 25 km north of the coast of Venezuela and 68 km northwest of Curaçao. The island has a total area of and a coast line of . Mount Jamanota of is the highest point. Politically, Aruba is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Oranjestad is the largest settlement with a population of 32,748. Aruba's terrain is mostly flat with a few hills.

title: Economy of Aruba

text: after the Dutch obtained control of Aruba, they found the gold the Spanish had been seeking. With the discovery of gold on Aruba in 1800, mining became the island's foremost industry. Aruba's economy boomed. However, by 1916 the gold supply had mostly been tapped out, making it impossible for companies to turn a profit. As the gold mining industry waned, so did the economy. First planted on Aruba in 1850, aloes throve in its desert conditions. With a healthy demand for aloe products, it became an important part of Aruba's economy. In fact, for many years, the country was aloe's

title: Military of Aruba

text: independence within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1986, the ANTMIL on Aruba was redesignated Arubaanse militie or ARUMIL. For the Kingdom of the Netherlands, World War II started with the invasion of the Netherlands by Germany on May 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 military. On July 6 they were replaced by 120 British soldiers who in turn were replaced by the 4th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders in September.

title: Geology of Aruba

text: southwestern side of Aruba and includes a series of detrital limestone and conglomerates. In 1942, two French friars using divining rods instructed a team to drill the Oranjestad borehole down 302 meters, which revealed the Oranjestad sands and clays from the Pliocene and Late Miocene, as well as a hypersaline artesian well. Five limestone terraces formed during the past 2.5 million years of the Quaternary. Geology of Aruba The island of Aruba formed within the past 145 million years, beginning in the Cretaceous, as part of the Lesser Antilles island arc. The island is built on a thick sequence of

title: Demographics of Aruba

text: Demographics of Aruba This article is about the demographic features of the population of Aruba, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population. Having poor soil and aridity, Aruba was saved from plantation economics and the slave trade. In 1515, the Spanish transported the entire population to Hispaniola to work in the copper mines; most were allowed to return when the mines were tapped out. The Dutch, who took control a century later, left the Arawaks to graze livestock, using the island as a source of meat for

title: What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)

text: What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am) "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" is a 1964 single written by Ray Whitley and recorded by The Tams. The single was their most successful release on both the United States R&B and pop charts. "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" went to number one on the "Cash Box" R&B chart and peaked at number nine on the "Billboard" Hot 100. this track was one of the many hit records recorded at Rick Hall's FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Musicians on this track included

title: Military of Aruba

text: In December an artillery unit from the Dutch East Indies army (KNIL) was also sent to Aruba to improve the defences. Also in December military service became compulsory and the VKA grew in size. All soldiers were billeted near the oil refinery at Savaneta, the present location of the marines barracks. Early 1942, the British troops were replaced by over a thousand American soldiers. The Dutch coastal batteries on Aruba and Curaçao engaged U-boats at least three times during World War II, during the Attack on Aruba in February 1942 and again during the Bombardment of Curaçao. Later a Dutch

title: Geography of Aruba

text: little as , while in contrast, as much as may fall during a strong La Niña year like 1933/1934, 1970/1971, 1988/1989, 1999/2000 or 2010/2011. The highest monthly totals during these La Niña events are between . Most rain brought by the prevailing easterly winds of the region falls on the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, leaving Aruba in a rain shadow. Rainfall averages or less annually, and the island’s residents rely on one of the world’s largest desalination plants for most of their drinking water. The island is divided into eight regions: Geography of Aruba Aruba is an island

title: Scouting Aruba

text: Scouting Aruba 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 a Full 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 Scout group for people with mental and physical limitations. Scouts in Aruba participate in many Caribbean camps, often traveling by boat to camp on nearby islands with Scouts from neighboring countries. On 27 February 2016, the World Scout Committee recognized Scouting Aruba as the National

title: Air Aruba

text: subsidiary in joint ownership with Ogden Aviation Services. 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 great pride in the quality of customer service on its flights. Carrying on the tradition of the Aruban people, Air Aruba strove to bring the friendliness of Aruba to the airline industry, however financial problems made the Government of seek for a new owner for the airline. On October 27, 1998, Air Aruba N.V. secured a takeover by the Venezuelan airline

title: Geology of Aruba

text: Geology of Aruba The island of Aruba formed within the past 145 million years, beginning in the Cretaceous, as part of the Lesser Antilles island arc. The island is built on a thick sequence of volcanic rock, but also has carbonate sediment deposits because it was submerged for parts of its existence. The three kilometer thick Aruba Lava Formation is the oldest unit on the island, from the Cretaceous, which is intruded by a tonalite pluton. Older geologic research referred to this unit as the Diabase-Schist-Tuff Formation. Although mainly basalt, it also includes volcaniclastic conglomerate, dolerite, chert and chert limestone.

title: Aruba

text: as a gift. In 1508, the Spanish Crown appointed Alonso de Ojeda as its first Governor of Aruba, as part of "Nueva Andalucía". Arawaks spoke the "broken Spanish" which their ancestors had learned on Hispaniola. Another governor appointed by Spain was Juan Martínez de Ampiés. A "cédula real" decreed in November 1525 gave Ampiés, factor of Española, the right to repopulate Aruba. In 1528, Ampiés was replaced by a representative of the House of Welser of Augsburg. The Netherlands seized Aruba from Spain in 1636 in the course of the Thirty Years' War. Since 1636, Aruba has been under Dutch

title: Aruba

text: under the Crown. Croes worked in Aruba to inform and prepare the people of Aruba for independence. In 1976, he appointed a committee that chose the national flag and anthem, introducing them as symbols of Aruba's sovereignty and independence. He set 1981 as a target date for independence. In March 1977, the first Referendum for Self Determination was held with the support of the United Nations; 82% of the participants voted for independence. The Island Government of Aruba assigned the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague to prepare a study for independence; it was titled "Aruba en Onafhankelijkheid, achtergronden,

title: Aruba

text: largest desalination plant. Average daily consumption in Aruba is about . N.V. Elmar is the sole provider of electricity on the island of Aruba. There are two telecommunications providers: Setar, a government-based company and Digicel, both of which are privately owned. Setar is the provider of services such as internet, video conferencing, GSM wireless technology and land lines. Digicel is Setar's competitor in wireless technology using the GSM platform. Aruba Aruba ( ; , Papiamento: ) is an island and a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the southern Caribbean Sea, located about west of the main

title: Aruba

text: modaliteiten en mogelijkheden; een rapport in eerste aanleg" (Aruba and independence, backgrounds, modalities and opportunities; a preliminary report) (1978). At the conference in The Hague in 1981, Aruba's independence was set for the year 1991. In March 1983, Aruba reached an official agreement within the Kingdom for its independence, to be developed in a series of steps as the Crown granted increasing autonomy. In August 1985 Aruba drafted a constitution that was unanimously approved. On 1 January 1986, after elections were held for its first parliament, Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles; it officially became a country of the Kingdom