Aruba
Information about Aruba
Discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, Aruba was acquired by the Dutch in 1636.
The island's economy has been dominated by three main industries.
A 19th century gold rush was followed by prosperity brought on by the opening in 1924 of an oil refinery.
The last decades of the 20th century saw a boom in the tourism industry.
Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986 and became a separate, autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Movement toward full independence was halted at Aruba's request in 1990.
Above picture: A fallen sea arch at Boca Andicori.
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