Aruba - Wikipedia
Aruba (/ əˈruːbə / ə-ROO-bə, Dutch: [aːˈrubaː] or [aːˈrybaː] ⓘ, Papiamento: [aˈruba]), officially the Country of Aruba (Dutch: Land Aruba; Papiamento: Pais Aruba), is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, situated in the southern Caribbean Sea. Aruba is located approximately 29 kilometres (18 mi) north of ...
Aruba History - What's the History of Aruba? | Aruba.com
The Dutch. Because of Aruba’s strategic location, the Dutch occupied the island in 1636 in order to protect their salt supply from the South American mainland while also ensuring a naval base in the Caribbean during their Eighty Years’ War with Spain.
Dutch Caribbean - Wikipedia
Three Caribbean polities are landen (Dutch for "countries") within the Kingdom of the Netherlands: Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. The Netherlands is the fourth and largest constituent country in the Kingdom.
Aruba | History, Map, Flag, Population, Climate, & Facts | Britannica
2024年8月18日 · Aruba, island lying southwest of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, some 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Curaçao and 18 miles (29 km) north of the Venezuelan peninsula of Paraguaná. Aruba was formerly a part of the Netherlands Antilles. In 1986 it became a separate self-governing part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Languages spoken in Aruba | Aruba.com
The official languages of Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento, a Creole language that originated in the region and which has grown in syntax and lexicon with increased borrowings from Dutch, English, and Spanish while still retaining its own unique rhythm and meanings.
Aruba - Destination Dutch Caribbean: Aruba, Netherlands West …
Destination Aruba, a virtual travel guide to this Dutch island off the coast of Venezuela in the South Caribbean Sea. Together with Bonaire and Curaçao, Aruba is known as one of the ABC islands. Formerly part of the Netherlands Antilles, today Aruba is one of the four constituent countries that form the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Aruba - History and Heritage | Smithsonian
2007年11月6日 · Soon, English was widely spoken, and it remains so today, although Aruba's official languages are Dutch and Papiamento. Papiamento, the local Afro-Portuguese Creole language, is only spoken in...
Aruba - The Aruba Wiki
2018年8月26日 · Aruba is an island and a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the southern Caribbean Sea, located about 1,600 kilometers (990 mi) west of the main part of the Lesser Antilles and 29 kilometers (18 mi) north of the coast of Venezuela. It measures 32 kilometers (20 mi) long from its northwestern to its southeastern end and 10 ...
Architectural Marvels in Aruba: Exploring Dutch Influence & History
2023年11月20日 · The Dutch influence on Aruba’s architecture is unmistakable, characterized by a harmonious fusion of colonial and Caribbean styles. This unique blend is prominently showcased in the island’s structures, from colorful Dutch-style houses to historic buildings that have stood the test of time.
Aruba History - VisitAruba.com
3 天之前 · By 1642, the 80-year war between Spain and Holland was drawing to a close, and it was in this year that the Dutch took possession of Aruba. Dutch military personnel were sent to maintain Aruba, but contrary to their living conditions under their previous masters, the Indians were allowed to remain free.