Oranjestad Map. 1  Aruba has the nickname, Las Vegas of the Caribbean.. 2  The motto of the island is Take Care of Our Tourists.. 3  The island's main religion is Roman Catholic but many still maintain a native belief called Brua-which is a belief in lucky charms, magic, spirit possessions, and fortune telling.ogether with Bonaire and Curacao, Aruba forms part of the ABC Islands, which are the westernmost islands of the Lesser Antilles. Aruba is 32km from northwest to southeast and 10km across at its widest point. Its terrain is mostly flat and with very few hills.
You must wait at least eight weeks (56 days) between donations of whole blood and 16 weeks (112 days) between double red cell donations. Platelet apheresis donors may give every 7 days up to 24 times per year. Regulations are different for those giving blood for themselves (autologous donors).
After a blood transfusion, the red blood cells can last for 90-100 days. The transfusion is given to avoid the side effects of low hemoglobin. This cannot treat the cause.