Aruba

Languages:

Aruba, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in the Caribbean, is characterized by linguistic diversity. Dutch and Papiamento, a Creole language with Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish, and African influences, are the two official languages. Papiamento is the most widely spoken language, used in daily communication by the majority of the population. Dutch is used in government, media, and education, while English and Spanish are also widely spoken due to the island's tourism industry and geographic proximity to Spanish-speaking countries.

Religion:

The religious landscape of Aruba is predominantly Roman Catholic, with approximately 75% of the population adhering to this faith. The influence of Catholicism is deeply rooted in the island's history, reflecting its Spanish and Dutch colonial past. Religious practices and values continue to shape Aruban culture, with various Catholic holidays and festivals celebrated throughout the year. The remaining 25% of the population practices other Christian denominations, such as Protestantism, as well as non-Christian religions, like Hinduism and Islam, or identifies as non-religious.

Ethnic Groups:

Aruban 66%, Colombian 9.1%, Dutch 4.3%, Dominican 4.1%, Venezuelan 3.2%, Curacaoan 2.2%, Haitian 1.5%, Surinamese 1.2%, Peruvian 1.1%, Chinese 1.1%, other 6.2% (2010 est.) note: data represent population by country of birth