1977 Aruban independence referendum
25 March 1977 (1977-03-25) |
Choice | Votes | % |
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Independence | 21,418 | 95.18% |
Remain in the Netherlands Antilles | 1,085 | 4.82% |
Valid votes | 22,503 | 85.98% |
Invalid or blank votes | 3,669 | 14.02% |
Total votes | 26,172 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 37,346 | 70.08% |
Politics of Aruba |
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An independence referendum was held in Aruba on 25 March 1977.[1] In 1976 the Estates had approved a referendum on the island's status.[1] Voters were given the choice of independence or remaining in the Netherlands Antilles, with over 95% voting in favour of the former.[1] In 1983 the Treaty of The Hague planned independence for Aruba by 1996,[1][2] and the island seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986.[2] However, in 1994 the plan for full independence was scrapped.[1]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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Independence | 21,418 | 95.17 |
Remaining in the Netherlands Antilles | 1,085 | 4.83 |
Invalid/blank votes | 3,669 | – |
Total | 26,172 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 37,346 | 70.08 |
Source: Direct Democracy |
References
- ^ a b c d e Aruba, 25 March 1977: Independence/Remaining in the Netherlands Antilles Direct Democracy (in English and German)
- ^ a b Regions and territories: Aruba BBC News