Aruba
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Capital
Oranjestad
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Local time
15:44
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Population
110 882
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+297
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Currency
ƒ AWG (florin)
Aruba
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Capital
Oranjestad
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Local time
15:44
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Population
110 882
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+297
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Currency
ƒ AWG (florin)
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Average Salary
$ 2 833
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Petrol price
€ 1.31 pl
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Precipitation
137mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
179 km2
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Protected Area
1%
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Forest Area
2%
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Agricultural area
11%
Population
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Literacy rates
96.8%
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Languages
Papiamento
Spanish
English
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Diabetes
11.7%
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Tuberculosis
12 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
tourism, transshipment facilities, banking
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Agriculture
aloes, livestock, fish
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Natural Resources
white sandy beaches
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Natural Resources
white sandy beaches
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Renewable Energy
6%
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CO2 Emissions
873kt
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ATMs per 100k people
119
What not to do when visiting Aruba
Aruba Don't be afraid to drink the tap water - unlike other tropical islands, Aruba has one of the cleanest water in the world.
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Aruba Don't be scared to pay in US dollars even Aruba has its own currency - Aruban florin.
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Aruba Don't wear beachwear when visiting restaurants, shops and street. Locals usually don't wear shorts in town. However, it's acceptable for visitors.
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Aruba Don't expect to see street or traffic signs everywhere - drive with caution.
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Caribbean Don't sit under a ripe coconut tree - better to be safe than sorry, falling coconuts kill 150 people each year.
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Caribbean Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Aruba Don't expect a bus to ride late at night - it usually operates between 5:45 am to 11:30 pm.
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Aruba Don't forget local law is based on Durch law.
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Caribbean Don't dive or snorkel without a floating marker on water.
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Caribbean Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Caribbean Don't forget to negotiate your taxi ride price before you take it.
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Caribbean Don't really look for a deal - things are not that cheap in Caribbean.
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Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
Caribbean Don't forget coral-safe sunscreen - if you go to water excursions, some of them may not allow you to join without coral-safe sunscreen.
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