Administrative divisions
none (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) |
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Capital city
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Oranjestad |
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Capital city > Geographic coordinates
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12 31 N, 70 02 W |
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Constitution
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1 January 1986 |
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Executive branch > Cabinet
Council of Ministers elected by the Staten |
Executive branch > Chief of state
Queen BEATRIX of the Netherlands (since 30 April 1980); represented by Governor General Fredis REFUNJOL (since 11 May 2004) |
Executive branch > Election results
Nelson O. ODUBER elected prime minister; percent of legislative vote - NA |
Executive branch > Head of government
Prime Minister Nelson O. ODUBER (since 30 October 2001) |
Flag description
blue, with two narrow, horizontal, yellow stripes across the lower portion and a red, four-pointed star outlined in white in the upper hoist-side corner |
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Government type
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parliamentary democracy |
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Independence
none (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) |
Judicial branch
Common Court of Justice of Aruba (judges are appointed by the monarch) |
Legal system
based on Dutch civil law system, with some English common law influence |
Legislative branch
unicameral Legislature or Staten (21 seats; members elected by direct popular vote to serve four-year terms) |
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National holiday
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Flag Day, 18 March |
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Political parties and leaders
Aliansa/Aruban Social Movement or MSA [Robert WEVER]; Aruban Liberal Organization or OLA [Glenbert CROES]; Aruban Patriotic Movement or MPA [Monica ARENDS-KOCK]; Aruban Patriotic Party or PPA [Benny NISBET]; Aruban People's Party or AVP [Mike EMAN]; People's Electoral Movement Party or MEP [Nelson O. ODUBER]; Real Democracy or PDR [Andin BIKKER]; RED [Rudy LAMPE]; Workers Political Platform or PTT [Gregorio WOLFF] |
Status
dependent democracy |
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal |
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Trademarks, residents
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89
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[63rd of 98]
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Transnational Issues > Disputes > International
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none |
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