Geography
Aruba is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 12.5, -69.96666666; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
North America
Aruba
Aruba is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Oranjestad
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 107.6 thousand
- Area
- 180 km²
- Currency
- Aruban florin (AWG)
- Official language
- Dutch, Papiamento
- Calling code
- +297
- Internet TLD
- .aw
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
Aruba map preview: 12.50, -69.97
People and Culture
Aruba uses Dutch, Papiamento in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Aruba varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Aruba is recorded with the official name Aruba. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Oranjestad
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Oranjestad
- Time zone data: UTC-04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Aruba is grouped under North America.
- Aruba has a listed area of 180 km².
- Aruba is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Aruba
What is the capital of Aruba?
The capital of Aruba is Oranjestad.
What continent is Aruba in?
Aruba is in North America.
What currency does Aruba use?
Aruba uses the Aruban florin.
What language is spoken in Aruba?
Dutch, Papiamento is listed for Aruba in this database.