Aruba
The original report was published in the USA Today on Thursday, February 28, 2013
 More than 70% of Aruba’s GDP is linked to tourism and plans to diversify the economy will open new niches Behind a beautiful place to live and do business lie effective governance, economic resilience, a green vision and a progressive social commitment
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Strong U.S., links, longstanding Dutch connections and a geostrategic location combine to position Aruba as a robust gateway between the U.S., the EU and Latin America for commerce, political dialogue and investment
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 The Central Bank of Aruba supervises the solidity and integrity of the financial system This small tropical country is experiencing strong economic stability and attracting foreign investors.
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This economically stable Caribbean island has shown significant growth in the visitors and business it attracts.
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From souvenir shops and car rental agencies to car dealerships and bookstores, Jolley Holding is one of the top service providers in all its areas of business
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 The Aruban Airport Authority is investing some $20 million in enhancing the airport’s facilities Most of Aruba’s visitors enjoy the convenience of air travel by flying into Aruba’s state-of-the-art Reina Beatrix International Airport
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One of Aruba’s most dynamic businesses, S.E.L. Maduro & Sons is celebrating more than 175 years of expertise
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Unwilling to rely on foreign oil any longer, state-owned Utilities Aruba (production) and Elmar (distribution) are leading the way in renewable energies and increasing public awareness
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 Minister of Health and Sports Richard Visser Minister of Health and Sports Richard Visser is spearheading a drive to improve the health of the Aruban people, combating obesity and drug addiction and improving medical facilities
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New radiotherapy service will mean cancer patients will no longer have to travel abroad for treatment
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The Caribbean is teeming with beautiful islands with white sandy beaches, but few are as welcoming, friendly and environmentally conscious as Aruba
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For vacationers in Aruba, high-ranking De Palm Tours focuses all its efforts on ensuring there is something for everyone
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 The Cabinet of Prime Minister Mike Eman intends to increase the number of public-private partnerships, particularly on infrastructure projects such as the four-lane ‘Green Corridor’ that will link Oranjestad and San Nicolas The Cabinet of Prime Minister Mike Eman intends to increase the number of public-private partnerships, particularly on infrastructure projects such as the four-lane ‘Green Corridor’ that will link Oranjestad and San Nicolas
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The Aruban government is using a wide variety of tools to reshape the nation and vie for international investment dollars
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With economic stability and international investors, the island’s banks are able to invest the money back into the country
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This telecommunication company is modernizing the industry for the Caribbean Island
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Public-private partnerships will help make massive plans for new and upgraded infrastructure a reality
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Multidisciplinary company Albo Aruba boasts the best expertise in Aruba’s
construction sector.
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 Aruba’s Prime Minister Mike Eman, pictured center, with Sir Richard Branson, to his right, at the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development held in June Aruba and the Carbon War Room launch the Smart Islands Economies Operation to create a replicable implementation model for low-carbon plans on other islands
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In October 2011, Aruba became the second foreign country to host one of The Netherlands’ most innovative, creative and intelligent enterprises: TNO. In Aruba, TNO is helping to set up an environmentally sustainability energy matrix
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Health summit will raise awareness and prompt action to combat obesity “epidemic”
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Plans to introduce e-medicine and m-health are among innovations in the island’s healthcare
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 Frederick Nuboer,CEO of Insel Air Flying to Aruba from any city in the United States is now easier and more convenient than before, thanks to the creation of Insel Air Aruba
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LOCATION:
Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela
AREA:
total: 180 sq km
CLIMATE:
tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation
NATURAL RESOURCES:
NEGL; white sandy beaches
LANGUAGES:
Papiamento (a Spanish-Portuguese-Dutch-English dialect) 66.3%, Spanish 12.6%, English (widely spoken) 7.7%, Dutch (official) 5.8%, other 2.2%, unspecified or unknown 5.3% (2000 census)
POPULATION:
107,635 (July 2012 est.)
GOVERNMENT TYPE:
parliamentary democracy
CAPITAL:
name: Oranjestad
GDP - real growth rate:
2.4% (2005 est.)
GDP - composition by sector:
agriculture: 0.4%
industry: 33.3%
services: 66.3% (2002 est.)
AGRICULTURE - products:
aloes; livestock; fish
INDUSTRIES:
tourism, transshipment facilities, banking
EXPORTS:
$4.348 billion (2011 est.)
IMPORTS:
$4.722 billion (2011 est.)
AIRPORTS:
1 (2012)
PORTS AND TERMINALS:
Barcadera, Oranjestad, Sint Nicolaas
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