What's considered the Caribbean?


What's considered the Caribbean? The Caribbean is home to thirteen sovereign island nations: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago (on the continental shelf of South America).


Is Jamaica considered part of the Caribbean?

Jamaica is the third largest of the Caribbean islands, and the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean Sea. Situated 90 miles south of Cuba, 600 miles south of Florida, USA, and 100 miles south-west of Haiti, Jamaica is approximately 146 miles long, 51 miles wide, and has an area of 4,411 square miles.


Why is Barbados so rich?

Barbados is a middle-income country with a diversified economy built on tourism and offshore banking and has one of the Caribbean's highest incomes per capita.


What is the prettiest place in the Caribbean?

Here are 18 of the most beautiful Caribbean islands.
  • 01 of 17. Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. M Swiet Productions/Getty Images. ...
  • 02 of 17. St. Lucia. ...
  • 03 of 17. Grenada. NAPA74/Getty Images. ...
  • 04 of 17. Dominica. Derek Galon/Getty Images. ...
  • 05 of 17. St. Barts. ...
  • 06 of 17. Jamaica. ...
  • 07 of 17. Puerto Rico. ...
  • 08 of 17. Turks and Caicos.


Is Costa Rica in the Caribbean?

Costa Rica borders the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Costa Rica also borders Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. The highest point in the country is Cerro Chirripó, at 3,819 metres (12,530 ft).


Which is the richest country in the Caribbean?

Which is the richest island country in the world? In terms of GDP per capita, Bermuda is the wealthiest Caribbean country and one of the richest island countries in the world.


What are the 4 main Caribbean islands?

The largest Caribbean islands are Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, known as the Greater Antilles. Trinidad, the larger island of Trinidad and Tobago, is situated just north of the Venezuelan coast.


Where is the nicest place in the Caribbean?

Our Top Picks for Best Places To Visit in the Caribbean
  • British Virgin Islands — Best beaches in the Caribbean.
  • Saint Lucia — Best all-inclusive resorts.
  • Rincón, Puerto Rico — Best for nature lovers.
  • Santo Domingo, DR — Best nightlife in the Caribbean.
  • Belize — Best for romantic vacations.


Which Caribbean islands are not worth visiting?

Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico are all considered least safe Caribbean Islands to visit.


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