Aruba Map

The Aruba map below demonstrates how small the island is (Aruba is only about the size of Washington D.C.). The island is so small that it is next to impossible to get lost. The shores are never far away, so it is easy to find your way back from the interior.

Aruba has two very different sides. The Western and Southern shores are peaceful and tranquil. This is where you will find the resorts, casinos, restaurants and nightclubs.

On the other hand, the Northern and Eastern shores are wild and violent. There is little development in these remote areas, but this side of the island is home to Aruba's most famous natural wonders...the Natural Pool and the Natural Bridge.

The geography information below and the Aruba map are courtesy of the CIA World Factbook. All information is assumed accurate, but I am not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes.

Location - Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela

Geographic coordinates - 12 30 N, 69 58 W

Area - total: 193 sq km

Area comparative - slightly larger than Washington, DC

Coastline - 68.5 km

Climate - tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation

Terrain - flat with a few hills; scant vegetation

Elevation extremes - lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
               highest point: Mount Jamanota 188 m

Natural resources - negligible; white sandy beaches

Irrigated land - 0.01 sq km (1998 est.)

Natural hazards - lies outside the Caribbean hurricane belt

Summary - a flat, riverless island renowned for its white sand beaches; its tropical climate is moderated by constant trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean; the temperature is almost constant at about 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit)