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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Region
Region: Caribbean
Climate: Tropical marine with little seasonal temperature change
Precipitation: 16.1 in. rain/year
Unique Features: slightly larger than Washington, D.C.
Terrain: flat, few hills, scant vegetation
Native species: Cacti, various birds
Natural wildlife: goats, lizards, exotic birds and butterflies
Development: agriculture, tourism
First Homo Sapiens: Caquetio Indians of the South American Arawak tribe
An exotic bird on a cactus in Bubali Bird Sanctuary
Caribbean Sea
Climate: Tropical marine with little seasonal temperature change
Precipitation: 16.1 in. rain/year
Unique Features: slightly larger than Washington, D.C.
Terrain: flat, few hills, scant vegetation
Native species: Cacti, various birds
Natural wildlife: goats, lizards, exotic birds and butterflies
Development: agriculture, tourism
First Homo Sapiens: Caquetio Indians of the South American Arawak tribe
An exotic bird on a cactus in Bubali Bird Sanctuary
Caribbean Sea
Movement
Imports: machinery, electrical equipment, crude oil (for refining and reexport), chemicals, and food products
49.51% from US, 16.15% from Netherlands, and 4.94% from the UK
Exports: live animals/animal products, art/collectibles, machinery, electrical equipment, transport equipment
23.84% to Panama, 20.49% to former Netherlands Anitlles, 17.48% to Colombia, 12.61% to Venezuela, 9.12% to US, and 7.5% to Netherlands
Communication: 38,700 main telephone lines in use; 105,700 mobile cellular phones; 2 AM and 16 FM radio broadcast stations; 3 television broadcast stations; 24,000 internet users
Transportation: Queen Beatrix Airport, LG Smith Boulevard
Queen Beatrix Airport
LG Smith Boulevard, Oranjestad, Aruba-a very busy main road on the island
49.51% from US, 16.15% from Netherlands, and 4.94% from the UK
Exports: live animals/animal products, art/collectibles, machinery, electrical equipment, transport equipment
23.84% to Panama, 20.49% to former Netherlands Anitlles, 17.48% to Colombia, 12.61% to Venezuela, 9.12% to US, and 7.5% to Netherlands
Communication: 38,700 main telephone lines in use; 105,700 mobile cellular phones; 2 AM and 16 FM radio broadcast stations; 3 television broadcast stations; 24,000 internet users
Transportation: Queen Beatrix Airport, LG Smith Boulevard
Queen Beatrix Airport
LG Smith Boulevard, Oranjestad, Aruba-a very busy main road on the island
Human-Environmental Interaction
Irrigated Land: .01 sq. km
Land Use: 10.53% arable land, 89.47% other, 0% permanent crops
Environment: No current environmental issues; however, it is a transit point for drugs bound for the US and Europe and a high percentage of Arubans use cocaine.
Much of Aruba's land is beautiful beaches
Large amounts of marijuana and cocaine were found on this Aruban ship
Land Use: 10.53% arable land, 89.47% other, 0% permanent crops
Environment: No current environmental issues; however, it is a transit point for drugs bound for the US and Europe and a high percentage of Arubans use cocaine.
Much of Aruba's land is beautiful beaches
Large amounts of marijuana and cocaine were found on this Aruban ship
Place
Current News Story: "Disaster Office rep attending Regional Risk Reduction Meeting in Aruba"
A representative of the Office of Disaster Management, Paul Martens, recently visited Aruba for the beginning of the disaster risk reduction activities on the island. A Regional Risk Reduction Initiative (R3I) workshop was held on May 3-May 6, 2011 at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. The workshop is funded by the European Union and the United Nations Development Program. A presentation by Aruban disaster officials explained their major challenges as well as opportunities in the area of disaster management in order to keep the country safe and prepared.
Source: http://smn-news.com/st-maarten-st-martin-news/6518-disaster-office-rep-attending-regional-risk-reduction-meeting-in-aruba.html
Marriott Resort
Facts & Figures:
Median Age: 38.2 years
Life Expectancy: 75.72 years
Population Density: about 575 people/sq. km
Ethnic Groups: 80% mixed white/Caribbean Amerindian, 20% other
Languages: Papiamento, Spanish, English, Dutch
Religions: Roman Catholic, Evangelist, Protestant, Jehovah's Witness, Methodist, Jewish
Government Type: parliamentary democracy
Per Capita GDP: $21,800
Quality of Life Ranking: "No Data"
Global Peace Index Rating: "No Data"
Failed States Index Rating: "No Data"
Sports: surfing, sailing, swimming, and other water sports; Olympic sports
Natural Hazards: hurricanes
Natural Resources: fish, white sandy beaches
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A representative of the Office of Disaster Management, Paul Martens, recently visited Aruba for the beginning of the disaster risk reduction activities on the island. A Regional Risk Reduction Initiative (R3I) workshop was held on May 3-May 6, 2011 at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. The workshop is funded by the European Union and the United Nations Development Program. A presentation by Aruban disaster officials explained their major challenges as well as opportunities in the area of disaster management in order to keep the country safe and prepared.
Source: http://smn-news.com/st-maarten-st-martin-news/6518-disaster-office-rep-attending-regional-risk-reduction-meeting-in-aruba.html
Marriott Resort
Facts & Figures:
Median Age: 38.2 years
Life Expectancy: 75.72 years
Population Density: about 575 people/sq. km
Ethnic Groups: 80% mixed white/Caribbean Amerindian, 20% other
Languages: Papiamento, Spanish, English, Dutch
Religions: Roman Catholic, Evangelist, Protestant, Jehovah's Witness, Methodist, Jewish
Government Type: parliamentary democracy
Per Capita GDP: $21,800
Quality of Life Ranking: "No Data"
Global Peace Index Rating: "No Data"
Failed States Index Rating: "No Data"
Sports: surfing, sailing, swimming, and other water sports; Olympic sports
Natural Hazards: hurricanes
Natural Resources: fish, white sandy beaches
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