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Oranjestad, Aruba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (156 words) |
 | Oranjestad (population 21,000) is the capital and chief city of Aruba located on the southern coast near the western end of the island. |
 | The town was built around Fort Zoutman, shortly after it was built in 1796 and Oranjestad has been the capital of Aruba ever since. |
 | Oranjestad is served by the Queen Beatrix International Airport. |
| Aruba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1179 words) |
 | The interior of the island features some rolling hills, the better two of which are called Hooiberg at 165 m (541 ft) and Mount Jamanota, which is the highest on the island, at 188 m (617 ft) above sea level. |
 | Oranjestad, the capital, is located at 12°19′ N 70°1′ W. |
 | Queen Beatrix International Airport, located near Oranjestad, Aruba, currently serves the whole island of Aruba. |