Aruba is an island,
covering 75 square miles, situated in the Southwest area of the Caribbean
Sea at approximately 19 miles off the North coast of the Continent of
South America. Its capital is Oranjestad and its total population is
approximately 100,000 (2007 Est.) inhabitants.
As of 1986, Aruba became legally part of Holland, therefore also an
EU territory and in 1996, became constitutionally autonomous from the
Kingdom of the Netherlands except with regard to external affairs and
defense. In 1986, Aruba set in place its own constitution and
democratically elected legislature, Which consist of the
Council of Ministries with a Prime Minister constituting the Executive
Power.
The Queen of the Netherlands is the constitutional Head of State of
Aruba and is represented by a Governor appointed by Her Majesty.
Aruba is an island,
covering 75 square miles, situated in the Southwest area of the Caribbean
Sea at approximately 19 miles off the North coast of the Continent of
South America. Its capital is Oranjestad and its total population is
approximately 100,000 (2007 Est.) inhabitants.
