Geography of Aruba

Geography of Aruba

Region	Caribbean
Coordinates	12°30′N 69°58′W / 12.500°N 69.967°W / 12.500; -69.967
Area
• Total	193 km2 (75 sq mi)
Coastline	68.5 km (42.6 mi)
Highest point	Jamanota 188 metres (617 ft)
Climate	Tropical semi-arid[1]

The geography of Aruba, located at the juncture of the South American and Caribbean tectonic plates, has been shaped by a complex interplay of geological processes. From its flat expanses to its rugged coastlines, Aruba's geography and geology reveal the island's geographical diversity and its underlying geological formations, offering a comprehensive understanding of Aruba's terrain and environmental dynamics of this Caribbean destination.