Geography
The Caribbean is located between North America and this continent to the south.
South America
The Caribbean islands are divided into these two main groups based on their size
Greater and Lesser Antilles
Caribbean culture is diverse because it's a blend of indigenous peoples, Europeans, and people from this continent who were brought as enslaved workers.
Africa
This industry brings millions of visitors to the Caribbean each year and is the biggest source of income for many islands.
Tourists visit the Caribbean mainly to enjoy these beautiful coastal areas with white sand
Beaches
This body of water is what the Caribbean islands are found in.
Caribbean Sea
This island group contains the larger islands including Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico.
Greater Antilles
These two European countries were major colonizers in the Caribbean and heavily influenced the culture, language, and architecture.
Spain, England
Many Caribbean islands grow this sweet crop that was historically very important to their economy.
Sugarcane
This water sport, where you swim and look at coral and fish underwater, is very popular with Caribbean tourists.
snorkeling
A chain or group of islands is called this special geographic term.
Archipelago
This island group contains the smaller islands that curve from Puerto Rico down to South America.
Lesser Antilles
This type of music, which originated in Jamaica, is popular throughout the Caribbean and features a strong beat.
These types of jobs in hotels, restaurants, and tour companies are common because of the large number of visitors.
Service Jobs
These colorful underwater structures made by tiny animals attract tourists and support marine life in the Caribbean
Coral Reefs
This type of weather event is common in the Caribbean during hurricane season and can cause major damage to the islands
Hurricanes
This is the largest island in the Caribbean, located in the Greater Antilles.
Cuba
Many Caribbean people speak these types of languages, which are a mixture of European languages and African or indigenous words.
Creole
This tropical fruit, along with coffee and spices, is an important agricultural export from Caribbean islands
Banana
Large passenger ships that stop at multiple Caribbean islands during one trip are called this.
cruise ships
Many Caribbean islands were formed by these underground forces, and some islands still have active ones that can erupt
The island of Hispaniola is unique because it contains these two countries.
Caribbean festivals and celebrations often feature colorful costumes, parades, and music, especially during this famous celebration before Lent.
Carnival
Many Caribbean people work in this industry catching and selling seafood from the surrounding ocean.
fishing
Tourism helps the Caribbean economy but can also cause these types of problems, like damage to the environment and overcrowding.
Bad Impacts