| ARUBA
GEOGRAPHY |
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Aruba is a flat, riverless island renowned for its white sand beaches. Its
tropical climate is moderated by constant trade winds from the Atlantic
Ocean. Temperature is almost constant at about 27 degrees Celsius. The
highest point in Aruba is Mount Jamanota, at 188 m above sea level.
As a separate part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the island has no
administrative subdivisions. On the east are Curaçao and Bonaire, which form
the southwest part of the Netherlands Antilles; the three islands are known
collectively as the ABC islands. |
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| The local climate is a pleasant tropical marine clime. Little seasonal
temperature variation exists, which helps Aruba to be able to attract
tourists all year round. |
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