Aruba is geographically considered part of the continent of South America. It lies on the South American continental shelf in the southern Caribbean Sea near the coast of Venezuela. Although politically it is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and culturally associated with the Caribbean, its geological and geographical location places it in South America. To summarize:
- Geologically and geographically, Aruba is on the South American continental shelf.
- Politically and culturally, it is tied to the Caribbean and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Therefore, continent-wise, Aruba is classified as part of South America.
