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shopping centre in Oranjestad
shopping centre in OranjestadShopping centre in Oranjestad, Aruba.

Oranjestad, seaport and chief administrative centre of the Caribbean island of Aruba, West Indies. It is located on the island’s western coast.

Oranjestad, Aruba
Oranjestad, Aruba

Oranjestad is a free port and a petroleum-processing and shipping centre. The enclosed harbour, with two basins, has modern cargo-handling and fueling equipment. The town has brightly coloured buildings, fine residential sections, and a modern sports arena, Wilhelmina Stadium. It is a popular tourist destination. Pop. (2000) 26,355; (2010) 28,294.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia BritannicaThis article was most recently revised and updated by Michael Levy.