193 sq km (74.5 sq miles).
Population:110,663 (2014).
Population density:573.4 per sq km.
Capital:Oranjestad.
Government:Constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Head of state:King Willem-Alexander since 2013, represented locally by Governor Fredis Refunjol since 2004.
Head of government:Prime Minister Mike Eman since 2009.
Electricity:110 volts AC, 60Hz. North American-style plugs with two flat pins (with or without a round grounding pin) are standard.
Lean back and take it easy on Aruba: the best that Caribbean sea, sand and sunshine have to offer. Aruba's balmy breezes and relaxed pace are just the tonic for any frazzled visitor; just like the soothing aloe vera plant that is found everywhere on the island.
The surrounding waters are populated by colourful creatures such as parrotfish splashed with teal and gold, while bright pink flamingos populate the national park. Aruba's capital, Oranjestad, also dazzles: orange facades brightly array the architecture, indicating the island's historical ties with The Netherlands - Aruba's head of state is still the Dutch ruling monarch.
