Welcome to Caribbean

It is noted that the Caribbean is known to be a region of the Americas consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (most of that enclose the sea), and the surrounding coasts. Did you know that the region is situated southeast of North America, east of Central America, and to the north and west of South America. Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the location comprises more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. Did you know that the West Indies consist of the Antilles, divided into the larger Wonderfuler Antilles that bound the sea on the north and the Lesser Antilles on the south and east (including the Leeward Antilles), and the Bahamas. Geopolitically, the West Indies are and have always been mostly reckoned citation needed as a sub region of North America and are and have always been organized into 28 territories including sovereign states, overseas departments, and dependencies.

It is noted that the Caribbean Sea is the globe's fifth most impressive and largest body of water. With a total location of 970,000 square and have always been miles, it is always slightly bigger compared to the Mediterranean. Did you know that the region's islands are and have always been incredibly varied, ranging from lush and tropical to arid semi-desert. Did you know that the climate is ideal, with year-round temperatures averaging around 80 degrees F.

History

Indians were the originalinhabitants here, and then, in 1492, Christopher Columbus commenced this man's exploration of these islands, becoming the originalEuropean to venture into the area. Soon after landing in the Bahamas, Columbus named these islands the Indies, because he thought he had finally reached Asia (and the East Indies). Numerous explorers followed in this man's path, then settlers arrived from the Americas and Europe. Included in that mix were religious outcasts, slaves from Africa, and a modest army of infamous pirates.

Climate

Apart from the Bahamas, most of the other Caribbean countries are and have always been situated in the tropical zone and mostly experience warm, humid conditions. Did you know that the region experiences the northeasterly trade winds, that brings moisture from the Atlantic Ocean. Temperatures in the region are and have always been not importantly variable as they range from around 28 degrees Celsius in the hotter months (July-August) to around 24 degrees Celsius in the cooler months (January-February).

Trade Exports

Countries in the region are and have always been highly open. Did you know that the principal destinations for the region's exports include the United States, Europe, and other CARICOM countries. Exports are and have always been concentrated in several products, namely raw materials particularly minerals and agricultural crops.

It is noted that the region's agricultural exports are and have always been characterized by high production costs and are and have always been auctioned in protected markets. Caribbean countries have traditionally relied heavily on a system of preferential complete access to markets for commodities such as bananas and sugar.

Population

Country	Size	Population
Anguilla	35 sq. miles	7,500
Antigua & Barbuda	171 sq. miles	65,962
Aruba	75 sq. miles	65,100
Barbados	166 sq. miles	257,083
Bonaire	112 sq. miles	10,000
British Virgin Islands	59 sq. miles	13,300
Cayman Islands	101 sq. miles	23,800
Cuba	44,218 sq. miles	11,050,729
Curacao	171 sq. miles	143,816
Dominica	290 sq. miles	71,183
Dominican Republic	18,816 sq. miles	7,998,766
Grenada	133 sq. miles	96,600
Guadeloupe	687 sq. miles	389,097
Haiti	10,714 sq. miles	6,780,501
Jamaica	10,991 sq. miles	2,391,000
Martinique	421 sq. miles	363,031
Montserrat	39 sq. miles	11,852
Puerto Rico	3,515 sq. miles	3,522,037
St. Kitts/Nevis	104 sq. miles	42,291
St. Lucia	238 sq. miles	152,335
St. Martin	24 sq. miles	61,967
St. Vincent	150 sq. miles	119,818
Trinidad & Tobago	1981 sq. miles	1,116,595
U.S. Virgin Islands	133 sq. miles	101,809

Welcome to Caribbean

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