How long has Aruba been a country I've been searching and I think it's 1986 does anyone know if this is correct.

aruba has been a country since 1986

You're right. However, it's not totally independent as the Netherlands provides help for it.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/aa.html

1986

Yes, your research is correct. Aruba became a separate constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands on January 1, 1986. Prior to that, it was part of the Netherlands Antilles, which was dissolved in 2010. To verify this information, you can refer to reliable sources such as government websites, encyclopedias, or historical records.