History of city Oranjestad, Aruba in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: 1796 History: Population: 34 980 Sights: Beautiful Wilhelmina Park, 1977 Business district Commercial District Fruit market, between 1950 and 1970 Market Panorama of the city, 1940's Protestant Church Wilhelmina Street, circa 1920s

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