Aruba
Aruba is a country in North America. Its capital is Oranjestad, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Oranjestad
- Region
- North America
- Status
- Constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Area
- 180 km² Number 218 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Aruba?
The capital of Aruba is Oranjestad.
Which countries border Aruba?
Aruba has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Curaçao, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Puerto Rico.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Oranjestad |
|---|---|---|
 Curaçao | Willemstad | 128 km (79 mi) |
 Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba | Kralendijk | 196 km (122 mi) |
 Venezuela | Caracas | 410 km (255 mi) |
 Dominican Republic | Santo Domingo | 664 km (413 mi) |
 Puerto Rico | San Juan | 784 km (487 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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