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Brief History. Aruba was discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, and it was acquired by the Dutch in 1636. Aruba's economy has been dominated by three main industries. A 19th century gold rush followed by prosperity brought on by the opening in 1924 of an oil refinery. The last decades of the 20th century saw a boom in the tourism industry. In 1986, Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles and became a separate, autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Movement toward full independence was halted at Aruba's request in 1990.

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Country Information

Local name: Aruba

Capital: Oranjestad

Population: 71,891

Government: parliamentary democracy

Currency: Aruban guilder/florin (AWG)

Land size: 193 sq km

Topography: flat with a few hills; scant vegetation

Typical foods:

Major exports: live animals and animal products, art and collectibles, machinery and electrical equipment, transport equipment
Information on the People

Official language: Dutch

Other languages spoken: Papiamento (a Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, English dialect), English (widely spoken), Spanish

Religions: Roman Catholic 82%, Protestant 8%, Hindu, Muslim, Confucian, Jewish

Literacy rate: 97%

Male/Female Ratio: 0.93 male(s) to every 1 female

Life expectancy: 79.28 years

Ethnic groups: mixed white/Caribbean Amerindian 80%

Internet users: 24,000

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