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Top 10 Caribbean Islands
1
Jamaica
2
St Barts
3
St Lucia
3
British Virgin Islands
4
Barbados
6
Bahamas
7
St Martin / St Maarten
8
Aruba
9
Cayman Islands
10
Dominican Republic
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Saba
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Aruba
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Aerial
view
For a great view of Aruba Island, sit on the left side of the plane on your incoming and outgoing flights.
Currency
The florin is Aruba's official currency, though the US dollar is widely accepted - in stores, restaurants, hotels, taxis, and more.
Shopping
Aruba is one of the best shopping destinations in the Caribbean.
Geology
The landscape is relatively flat (unlike the Caribbean norm).
Language
The official language of Aruba is Papiamento. However, English is widely spoken, except in the hinterlands.
Economy
Tourism is now the backbone of Aruba's economy. About 1.5 million people per year visit Aruba.
Sovereignty
Aruba is officially an autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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How
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Photo credit: Beach photo is copyrighted by the Aruba Tourism Authority and is used with permission.
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