Oranjestad, Aruba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oranjestad
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| Etymology: Orange Town | ||
| Nickname(s):
Playa
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| Motto(s):
One Happy Island
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 Oranjestad
Location in Aruba
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| Sovereign state |  Kingdom of the Netherlands |
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| Country |  Aruba |
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| District | Oranjestad | |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 34,980 | |
| • Rank | 1st | |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) | |
| Climate | BSh | |
Oranjestad is the capital and largest city of Aruba. Oranjestad is on the southern coast near the western end of the island country.
The city is named after the first King William I of the Netherlands. Oranjestad means "Orange Town" and one of the king's titles was Prince of Orange.
Images for kids
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Dutch Colonial architecture in 2004
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The New Protestant Church in 2004
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The MV Celebrity Mercury docked in 2006
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Hospital in 2003
See also
In Spanish: Oranjestad (Aruba) para niños
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