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            ARUBA
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Aruba is a dry, flat limestone
island and the most westerly
of the Lesser Antilles. While
petrochemicals, fertilizers
and tourism are important,
over half of export earnings
still come from beverages and
tobacco, while foodstuffs
account for over half of
imports. Priciple industries
are the refining of crude oil
from Venezuela and
shipbuilding.

Area (Sq. Km.): 193

Population: 60,000

Capital: Oranjestad

Language:
Dutch

Religion:
Christian

Government Type:
Self-governing Dutch Territory

Currency: ?

Embassy:
Represented by Holland

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129