Indiaanskop
Indiaanskop or Indiaans kop (Indian head) is an island near Aruba.
In the past estimated terrain elevation above sea level was 1 m. In the 1950s, a number of ancient cannons were discovered on the seabed near the island. This is also the place where the Spanish pirate ship called St Charlos sailed by skipper Mediasabel in the year 1770 stranded. Presently the island is partially submerged and is marked with light.
In the past estimated terrain elevation above sea level was 1 m. In the 1950s, a number of ancient cannons were discovered on the seabed near the island. This is also the place where the Spanish pirate ship called St Charlos sailed by skipper Mediasabel in the year 1770 stranded. Presently the island is partially submerged and is marked with light.
Map - Indiaanskop
Map
Country - Aruba
Aruba is one of the four countries that form the Kingdom of the Netherlands, along with the Netherlands, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten; the citizens of these countries are all Dutch nationals. Aruba has no administrative subdivisions, but, for census purposes, is divided into eight regions. Its capital is Oranjestad. Unlike much of the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. The relatively warm and sunny weather, and the climate allow for related tourism activities all year round. Its area is 179 km2 and it is quite densely populated, with 108,166 inhabitants per the 2020 census.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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AWG | Aruban florin | Æ’ | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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NL | Dutch language |
EN | English language |
ES | Spanish language |