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    Aruba Introduction - 2004

    https://immigration-usa.com/wfb2004/aruba/aruba_introduction.html
    SOURCE: 2004 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK

      Background:
      Discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, Aruba was acquired by the Dutch in 1636. The island's economy has been dominated by three main industries. A 19th century gold rush was followed by prosperity brought on by the opening in 1924 of an oil refinery. The last decades of the 20th century saw a boom in the tourism industry. Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986 and became a separate, autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Movement toward full independence was halted at Aruba's request in 1990.


      NOTE: The information regarding Aruba on this page is re-published from the 2004 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Aruba Introduction 2004 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Aruba Introduction 2004 should be addressed to the CIA.

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