The Caribbean is a region of the Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its surrounding coasts, and its islands. The region is located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and the North American mainland, east of Central America, and north of South America. The Caribbean Sea is bordered by the United States, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela. The islands of the Caribbean are divided into two main groups: the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles. The Greater Antilles are the larger islands of the region and include Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (which is divided into Haiti and the Dominican Republic), and Puerto Rico. The Lesser Antilles are the smaller islands of the region and are divided into the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands. The Leeward Islands include the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, Anguilla, Saint Martin (Sint Maarten/Saint-Martin), Saint Barthélemy (St. Barts), Saba, Saint Eustatius (Statia), Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, Dominica, and Martinique. The Windward Islands include Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire.
The Caribbean region is known for its beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush tropical rainforests. The region is also home to a diverse range of cultures and traditions, influenced by its history of European colonization and the slave trade. The Caribbean is a popular tourist destination and is known for its vibrant music, dance, and food.
