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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.. Aruba’s long stretches of white sand
and clear waters attract numerous tourists. The capital is Oranjestad,
which also is the main port, which offers concerts, ballet, folkloric
presentations, and art exhibits throughout the year. |
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The city also includes historical, archaeological, and numismatic museums. The New Year’s Day
festivities and pre-Lenten Carnival in February are especially colourful and popular celebrations.
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