Aruba
Interesting facts about Aruba
This spring we'll be visiting the island of Aruba. This will be our first visit to this tropical island. Over the next few week's I'll be looking into interesting things about the island.
Aruba is a tiny Dutch Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela, has dry, sunny weather, blond beaches, and gentle surf.
Aruba is a popular winter destination for those that live in the New England. It provides a great break from enduring the long frigid winter weather. There are non-stop flights from Boston, New York, and twelve other major United States Airport. Just about every location is at least one stop away from Aruba.
Eleven Interesting Things I learned about Aruba
- Aruba is about 75 square miles in area. It has about five miles (8 km) at its widest point and 19 miles (30 km) in length. It is rank in 39th place by Caribbean island by size. The island is just a bit smaller than the Grand Cayman. (76 Square Miles)
- Aruba was first inhabited by the Arawak tribe. Europeans discovered the island by America Vespucci.
- Aruba celebrates Independence Day on January 1st.
- The Capital City is Oranjestad
- The major Economic industry is Tourism, followed by Construction (Which is fueled by the growth of the tourism industry).
- Aruba is the richest economy in the caribbean with a GDP per capita of $23.353. Bahamas is second at $22,17.
- Current Population is 104,822 (About the same population size as Cambridge, Massachusetts)
- There are 7,103 Hotel Rooms on the Island of which 2,272 rooms are for timeshare.
- Coldest Day in Aruba was on January 30, 1976 when it was 66 F (18.9 C)
- Hottest Day was in 2003 when it got to 99 F (37.2 c)
- Distance from the Equator: 862.5 miles (1388.05 km) (Equivalent distance between Boston and Milwaukee (859 miles) (1382.43 km)
- Aruba distance from Boston, Massachusetts: 2,061 Miles (As the crow fly)