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Region | Caribbean |
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Coordinates | 12°30′N 69°58′W / 12.500°N 69.967°W |
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.