Aruba

Part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands · Netherlands

Aruba is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the Caribbean. Its capital is Oranjestad. About 108,785 people live there (2025). It covers 180 km². It has no land borders.

Aruba at a glance

Capital: Oranjestad
Population (2025): 108,785
Area: 180 km²
Density: 604 per km²
Official languages: Dutch, Papiamento
Currency: Aruban florin
People: Aruban
Calling code: +297
Internet domain: .aw
Coast: Surrounded by sea

How Aruba compares

Similar in size: Marshall Islands (181 km²).
Similar population: Micronesia (113,683).
Aruba is the only place that uses the Aruban florin.
Dutch is also an official language in 3 other countries: Belgium, the Netherlands and Suriname.
Papiamento is not an official language anywhere else.

The flag of Aruba

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Its outline

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How players do with Aruba

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Its flag

35% right

2nd hardest of 145 · 26 answers

Players recognise the flag of Aruba in 35% of tries, one of the lowest scores of any flag.

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Aruba has no land borders

Aruba shares no land border with another country.

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Questions about Aruba

Is Aruba a country?

No. Aruba is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is not one of the 195 countries.

What is the capital of Aruba?

The capital of Aruba is Oranjestad.

Does Aruba have any land borders?

No. Aruba is surrounded by sea and shares no land border with another country.

How big is Aruba?

Aruba covers 180 km², about the same size as the Marshall Islands (181 km²).

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