Transportation in Aruba
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There are a number of ways to get around in Aruba. The majority of the travel in Aruba is land-based. Taxis, buses, and personal automobiles are the most common ways to travel. The majority of the roads are paved, but toward the interior of the island the roads are less commonly paved. Coastal areas most often feature paved roads. With a total of 800km of road, only 287km are unpaved.
Arubus is the government-owned bus company with some 29 buses in service. Mini-buses are also common. The main Arubus station is located in downtown Oranjestad.
Despite Aruba's location near Venezuela and the other islands of the Netherlands Antilles, boat crossings between the two are not generally available. Private boaters can make the journey, but there is no public transport via the sea. Travelers may choose to take short plane flights from the Queen Beatrix International Airport.
There are three ports or harbors on the island: Barcadera, Oranjestad, and San Nicolaas. The Aruba Ports Authority operates the ports in Barcadera and Oranjestad, while the Coastal Aruba Refining Company operates the third port. Barcadera and San Nicolaas are mainly industrial and oil ports.
[edit] References
- This article contains material from the CIA World Factbook which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. 2000
See also: Aruba
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