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Aruba

Aruba is a territory in Caribbean, covering about 180 km² (69 sq mi). Its capital is Oranjestad. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
Oranjestad
Continent
North America
Region
Caribbean
Area
180 km²
Languages
Dutch and Papiamento
Currency
Aruban florin
Calling code
+297
Internet domain
.aw
World map with Aruba highlighted in green and circled
Where Aruba is on the world map.

Does Aruba count as a country?

Not toward the 195. Aruba is a territory rather than an independent country, so it shows on your map when you mark it but doesn't change your count of 195 countries or your "% of the world".

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