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Geography and Environment of Aruba
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Aruba.
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Overview
a flat, riverless island renowned for its white sand beaches; its tropical climate is moderated by constant trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean; the temperature is almost constant at about 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit)
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- flat with a few hills; scant vegetation
- Climate
- tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation
- Weather Patterns
- http://voap.weather.com/weather/oap/AAXX0001?template=TRVLH&par=1003114983&unit=0&key=5b85ae1d85877a1b34827fba743e2133
- Highest Point
- 188 — Mount Jamanota 188 m
- Lowest Point
- Caribbean Sea 0 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- slightly larger than Washington, DC
- Maritime Claims
- territorial sea: 12 NM
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- Negligible natural resources; the island's most notable assets are its white sandy beaches and warm, sunny climate, which support a thriving tourism industry. Aruba has no significant mineral or agricultural resources, and fresh water is scarce, requiring the country to rely on one of the world's largest desalination plants to meet domestic needs. The surrounding Caribbean Sea provides some fishing opportunities, and the island has been expanding its use of renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar power, to offset its dependence on imported fossil fuels.
- Natural Hazards
- lies outside the Caribbean hurricane belt
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- NA