Language
Overview
The official languages are Dutch and Papiamento. Most islanders speak at least four languages, with English and Spanish being widely spoken. Some Arubans even speak some German. The native Papiamento is a mixture of Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, English and African and indigenous languages. Papiamento is based on a simply structured makeshift language that was used by the first settlers of the Caribbean islands, who came from different parts of the world, to communicate with one another in the 1700s. The grammar is simple with only a few irregularities. For example, there is no gender, no distinction is made between masculine, feminine and neuter. Papiamentu spoken in Curaçao and Bonaire is closely related to Aruban Papiamento. However, there are clear spelling and sound differences. Papiamento was suppressed by the Dutch colonial administration for a long time. Subsidies from the Netherlands, for example, were linked to the condition that lessons at schools were held exclusively in Dutch. It was not until 2003 that Papiamento was declared an official language alongside Dutch. However, there are clear spelling and sound differences. Papiamento was suppressed by the Dutch colonial administration for a long time. Subsidies from the Netherlands, for example, were linked to the condition that lessons at schools were held exclusively in Dutch. It was not until 2003 that Papiamento was declared an official language alongside Dutch. However, there are clear spelling and sound differences. Papiamento was suppressed by the Dutch colonial administration for a long time. Subsidies from the Netherlands, for example, were linked to the condition that lessons at schools were held exclusively in Dutch. It was not until 2003 that Papiamento was declared an official language alongside Dutch. that the schools are taught exclusively in Dutch. It was not until 2003 that Papiamento was declared an official language alongside Dutch. that the schools are taught exclusively in Dutch. It was not until 2003 that Papiamento was declared an official language alongside Dutch.
Idioms
Bread = Pan Thanks = Danki Food = Kuminda Good day = Bon dia I’ll see you later = Te aweró Ja = Si I’m fine = Mi ta bon Juice = Djus Very good = Mashá bon How are you? = Kon ta bai? Welcome = Bon biní
Public Holidays
01/01/2022 New Year
01/25/2022 Betico Croes day
02/28/2022 carnival
03/18/2022 Flag Day and National Anthem
04/15/2022 Good Friday
04/18/2022 easter monday
05/01/2022 Labor Day
05/26/2022 Ascension of Christ
12/25/2022 Christmas
Source: Top-mba-universities.com
Duty free shopping
Overview
The following items can be brought into Aruba duty-free (non-Aruba residents aged 16 and over): 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 50 cigarillos or 250g of tobacco, 1 liter of spirits or 2.25L of wine or 3L of beer, Gifts and items for personal use up to the equivalent of 400 Afl.
Prohibited Imports
Meat and meat products, plants, weapons, drugs, animals, pesticides, chemical substances and single-use plastic bags. An import permit is required for certain telecommunications devices. Single-use plastic products such as plastic cups and straws, etc., as well as sunscreens containing the bleaching agent oxybenzone are prohibited in Aruba. More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Contact addresses
Office of the Plenipotentiary Minister of Aruba
Aruba does not have its own diplomatic missions outside of the Netherlands. Aruba’s interests are represented by the Dutch embassies and consulates (see Netherlands ).
RJ Schimmelpennincklaan 1
Den Haag
Netherlands
+31 (70) 356 62 00.
http://www.arubahuis.nl
http://www.arubahuis.nl
Business
Business etiquette
Business hours: I. General Mon-Fri 08.00-12.00 and 13.00-16.30.
Business contacts
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Aruba 10 JE Irausquin Boulevard, PO Box 140, Oranjestad, Aruba Tel. +297 582 15 66. Website: www.arubachamber.com
Communication
Phone
According to Abbreviationfinder.org, the country code of Aruba is 00297. On Aruba there are still a few public phone booths available for national and international telephone calls throughout the island, which can be found quickly using the SETAR location finder. The public payphones can be used with prepaid phone cards, which are available at the airport, cruise terminal and various convenience stores.
Mobile phone
900/ 1800/ 1900 GSM, 3G (2100) and 4G (1800 Mhz). The main providers include Digicel and SETAR. International roaming contracts exist. It may be worth purchasing a local prepaid SIM card. Mobile phones can be rented at the airport with a deposit and proof of identity.
Internet
The main providers are Digicel and SETAR. There are few internet cafes in Aruba. All hotels and most restaurants and cafes offer their guests free WiFi.
Post office
Postal items to Europe take 2-3 weeks. The main post office is in Oranjestad.
