Aruba is a landmass.
Aruba . Collectively , Aruba and the other Dutch islands in the Caribbean are often called the Dutch Caribbean . Its capital is Oranjestad . Oranjestad ( [ oːˈrɑɲəˌstɑt ] ; literally `` Orange Town '' ) is the capital and largest city of Aruba . Oranjestad is located on the southern coast near the western end of the island country .