Situated in Caribbean, Aruba 🇦🇼 (officially Aruba) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 107,995 and a total area of 180 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Aruba through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Oranjestad, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Aruba located?
Geographically, Aruba belongs to Caribbean within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 180 km², which makes it the 223rd largest country or territory on Earth.
Aruba has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Oranjestad, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how aruban life really works.
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Who lives in Aruba?
Around 107,995 people live in Aruba, making it the 197th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Aruba is called a Aruban.
Aruba is multilingual: the languages spoken include Dutch and Papiamento. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Aruba — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Aruban florin (AWG, symbol Æ’). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Aruba is +297. Websites from the country typically use the .aw internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Aruba are its flag, its capital Oranjestad, and its approximate population of 107,995.
Fun facts about Aruba
- Aruba's flag emoji is 🇦🇼 — its two-letter country code is AW and its three-letter code is ABW.
- Aruba covers 180 km², ranking 223rd in the world by area.
- With about 107,995 people, Aruba holds the 197th spot in the world population ranking.
- Aruba is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Aruba is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Aruba — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Aruba?
- The capital of Aruba is Oranjestad.
- What is the population of Aruba?
- Aruba has a population of approximately 107,995 people, ranking 197th in the world.
- Where is Aruba located?
- Aruba is located in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Aruba?
- The languages spoken in Aruba include Dutch and Papiamento.
- What currency is used in Aruba?
- Aruba uses the Aruban florin (AWG).
