ISLANDS & GEOGRAPHY
This island is home to Dunn’s River Falls and Reggae music.
Jamaica
Jamaica’s national dish is ackee paired with this salted protein.
Saltfish
Bob Marley helped globalize this Jamaican genre.
Reggae
This bright pink bird is commonly seen in the Bahamas.
Flamingo
In Jamaica, “irie” means this.
Good / alright / peaceful vibes
The largest island in the Caribbean.
Cuba
Trinidad’s famous street food made with curried chickpeas and fried bara.
Doubles
This fast-paced genre powers Trinidad Carnival.
Soca
This brightly colored sea creature has a hard outer shell and is known for walking sideways along Caribbean beaches.
Crab
In Trinidad, “lime” means to do this.
Hang out / chill
This island nation is split between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Hispaniola
This Guyanese dish is a thick, dark stew made with cassareep and meat, traditionally served at Christmas.
Pepperpot
This sensual partner dance from the Dominican Republic is known for hip movements and close connection.
Bachata
This Caribbean marine mammal, often spotted near seagrass beds, is nicknamed the “sea cow.”
Manatee
In Barbados, “wuk up” refers to this dance movement.
Waistline dancing
This country has 365 beaches, one for each day of the year.
Antigua and Barbuda
This Barbadian drink is made with rum, lime, sugar, and water — famously described as “one of sour, two of sweet…”
Rum Punch
This Jamaican genre is known for its heavy bass and artists like Shabba Ranks and Beenie Man.
Dancehall
This massive sea creature, often seen near Caribbean coral reefs, is the largest fish in the world.
Whale shark
In the Bahamas, “sip sip” means this.
Gossip
This country is made up of more than 700 islands, cays, and islets.
The Bahamas
This Antiguan staple is made by stirring cornmeal with okra until it becomes a smooth, polenta‑like mash, often served alongside hearty stews.
Fungee
This globally popular dance has roots in Cuba and Puerto Rico and is known for fast footwork, spins, and partner patterns performed to clave‑driven music.
Salsa
This rare Caribbean snake, found only in Barbados, is believed to be the smallest snake species in the world.
Barbados threadsnake
In Haiti, “sak pase?” is a greeting meaning this.
What’s up? / What’s happening?