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More Detailed Maps of Caribbean Islands and Countries:
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, Windward Islands.
Regional Maps:
Map of North America, World Map
Where is The Caribbean?
Caribbean Sea Satellite Image
Political Map of the Caribbean:
This is a political map of the Caribbean which shows the countries and islands of the Caribbean Sea along with capital cities and major cities. The map is a portion of a larger world map created by the Central Intelligence Agency using Robinson Projection.
You can also view the full pan-and-zoom CIA World Map as a PDF document.
Explore Caribbean Islands Using Google Earth:
Google Earth is a free program from Google that allows you to explore satellite images showing the cities and landscapes of Caribbean Islands and the rest of the world in fantastic detail. It works on your desktop computer, tablet, or mobile phone. The images in many areas are detailed enough that you can see houses, vehicles and even people on a city street. Google Earth is free and easy-to-use.
Caribbean Islands on a World Wall Map:
The Caribbean Islands contain several of nearly 200 countries illustrated on our Blue Ocean Laminated Map of the World. This map shows a combination of political and physical features. It includes country boundaries, major cities, major mountains in shaded relief, ocean depth in blue color gradient, along with many other features.
This is a great map for students, schools, offices and anywhere that a nice map of the world is needed for education, display or decor.
Caribbean Islands On a Large Wall Map of North America:
If you are interested in the Caribbean Islands and the geography of North America, our large laminated map of North America might be just what you need. It is a large political map of North America that also shows many of the continent’s physical features in color or shaded relief. Major lakes, rivers, cities, roads, country boundaries, coastlines and surrounding islands are all shown on the map.
Caribbean Island Cities and Locations:
Abaco Islands, Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Basseterre, Bimini Islands, Bonaire, Bridgetown, Castries, Curacao, Dominica, Eleuthera, Exuma, Florida Keys, Grand Bahama Island, Guadeloupe, Havana, Kingston, Kingstown, Leeward Islands, Martinique, Montserrat, Nassau, New Providence, Port au Prince, Port of Spain, Roseau, San Juan, San Salvador, Santo Domingo, St Kitts, Nevis, St.
John, St Lucia, St Vincent, St. Croix, St. Geroge’s, St. Thomas, Trinidad, Tobago, Virgin Gorda, and Windward Islands. Bodies of water include the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Lago Enriquillo in the Dominican Republic, Lago Maracaibo in Venezuela, and Straits of Florida.
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politische karte der großen antillen – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Politische Karte der großen Antillen
Politische Karte der Großen Antillen mit englischer Beschriftung. Gruppierung der größeren Inseln im Karibischen Meer mit Kuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Jamaika und den Cayman Islands. Graue Illustration. Vektor.
kleiner antillen politische landkarte – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Kleiner Antillen politische Landkarte
Politische Karte der Kleinen Antillen. Karibiker mit Haiti, Dominikanische Republik und Puerto Rico im Karibischen Meer. Graue Illustration mit englischer Beschriftung auf weißem Hintergrund.
Vektor.Illustration. Vektor.
karte der karibik grosse antillen 1836 – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Karte der Karibik Grosse Antillen 1836
kleiner antillen politische landkarte – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Kleiner Antillen politische Landkarte
Politische Karte der Kleinen Antillen. Die Karibiker mit Haiti, der Dominikanischen Republik und Puerto Rico im Karibischen Meer. Mit Hauptstädten und Landesgrenzen. Englische Beschriftung. Illustration. Vektor.
politische karte der karibik. rosa markierten staaten und abhängige gebiete. einfache flache vektor-illustration – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Politische Karte der Karibik. Rosa markierten Staaten und abhängig
Politische Karte der Karibik. Rosa markierte Staaten und abhängige Gebiete. Einfache flache Vektorillustration.
karibik-karte – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Karibik-Karte
Vintage 1800 Karte mit karibischem Meer und Atlantik und mehr.
die karibische nerische landkarte – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Die karibische nerische Landkarte
mittelamerika & karibik vektorkarte – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Mittelamerika & Karibik Vektorkarte
Bunte stilisierte Vektorkarte von Mittelamerika und der Karibik mit Länderabkürzungsbeschriftungen. Länder können individuell ausgewählt werden.
karibik politische karte – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Karibik politische Karte
alte farbe karte von mexiko und mittelamerikas, aus dem 19. jahrhundert – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Alte Farbe Karte von Mexiko und Mittelamerikas, aus dem 19….
karibische region.
karte der länder in karibisches meer in mittelamerika. vektor-illustration – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Karibische Region. Karte der Länder in Karibisches Meer in…
dominikanische republik auf einer weißen vereinfachten 3d-weltkarte hervorgehoben. digitales 3d-rendering. – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Dominikanische Republik auf einer weißen vereinfachten 3D-Weltkart
blue hintergrund – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Blue Hintergrund
west indies 1853 – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
West Indies 1853
karibische karten für design. leerer, weißer und schwarzer hintergrund – liniensymbol – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Karibische Karten für design. Leerer, weißer und schwarzer…
karibik, subregion amerikas, farbige politische karte – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Karibik, Subregion Amerikas, farbige politische Karte
Die karibische, farbige politische Landkarte.
Subregion Amerikas in der Karibik mit ihren Inseln und englischen Namen. Die Großen Antillen und die Kleinen Antillen. Isolierte Illustration über Weiß.
leeward antilles, inselkette in der karibik, politische landkarte – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Leeward Antilles, Inselkette in der Karibik, politische Landkarte
Leeward Antilles politische Karte. Inselkette in der Karibik. Von Aruba, Curacao und Bonaire nach La Tortuga und Margarite Island. Südliche Inseln der Kleinen Antillen, nördlich der venezolanischen Küste.
west indies 1858 – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
West Indies 1858
karibische meer 3d-render topographische karte farbe – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Karibische Meer 3D-Render Topographische Karte Farbe
blau gepunktete weltkarte 2. normaler größe. – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
blau gepunktete Weltkarte 2. normaler Größe.
lustiger richtung wegweiser – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Lustiger Richtung Wegweiser
Lustiger Wegweiser mit Entfernung zu vielen verschiedenen Ländern an der mexikanischen Küste
globe north america – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Globe North America
Nahaufnahme von Mexiko auf der bunten Weltkarte.
antquie karte der westindischen inseln – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Antquie Karte der Westindischen Inseln
Vintage-Karte der Westindischen Inseln von 1837
mittelamerika karte – grüner farbton auf dunklem hintergrund gefärbt. hohe detaillierte politische karte zentralamerikanische und karibische region mit länder-, hauptstadt-, ozean- und meeresnamen – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Mittelamerika Karte – grüner Farbton auf dunklem Hintergrund gefär
mittelamerika und die karibik-karte – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Mittelamerika und die Karibik-Karte
vintage map of central america and the caribbean.
vektorabbildung – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Vintage Map of Central America and The Caribbean. Vektorabbildung
umriß der kleinen antillen mit gudeloupe – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Umriß der kleinen Antillen mit Gudeloupe
Kleine Antillen Umriss Vektorkarte mit Gudeloupe
bahamas inseln land politische karte. detaillierte vektordarstellung mit isolierten provinzen, inseln, regionen, abteilungen, bundesstaaten und städten, einfach zu entkopperen. – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Bahamas Inseln Land politische Karte. Detaillierte…
west indies karte 1882 – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
west indies Karte 1882
eine alte Karte der Westindischen Inseln von 1882
karte der karibik 1844 – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Karte der Karibik 1844
nordamerika-karte von corona virus, blauer hintergrund.
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Nordamerika-Karte von Corona Virus, blauer Hintergrund.
politische karte der karibik. grün markiert souveräne staaten und orange abhängigen gebieten. einfache flache vektor-illustration – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Politische Karte der Karibik. Grün markiert souveräne Staaten…
yucatán halbinsel politische karte, große halbinsel im südosten mexikos – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Yucatán Halbinsel politische Karte, große Halbinsel im Südosten…
Politische Karte der Halbinsel Yucatán. Große Halbinsel im Südosten Mexikos und Adjektanten Teile von Belize und Guatemala, trennen den Golf von Mexiko und das Karibische Meer. Mit El Salvador und Honduras.
spanische haupt-karte – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Spanische Haupt-Karte
Pergamentkarte im alten Stil von Spanisch Main / Karibik.
kuba, haiti, und der karibik – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Kuba, Haiti, und der Karibik
bahamas blau markiert auf der karte der karibik. vektor-illustration – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Bahamas blau markiert auf der Karte der Karibik. Vektor-illustrati
politische vektorkarte der großen antillen mit englischer beschriftung – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Politische Vektorkarte der Großen Antillen mit englischer…
globen set-illustration – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Globen set-illustration
Vektorsatz verschiedener Globusansichten.
karibische karte mit langem schatten auf blauem hintergrund – flat design – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Karibische Karte mit langem Schatten auf blauem Hintergrund -…
globe north america – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Globe North America
barbados landinsel politische karte mit isolierten provinzen, departements und städten, leicht zu entgruppieren.
detaillierte vektor-illustration. – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Barbados LandInsel politische Karte mit isolierten Provinzen,…
briefmarkenpost von jamaika. karte silhouette gummidichtung. design retro reisen. seal of map jamaica grunge für ihr design. eps10 – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Briefmarkenpost von Jamaika. Karte Silhouette Gummidichtung. …
Briefmarke Post von Jamaika. Map Silhouette Gummidichtung. Design Retro Reisen. Seal of Map Jamaica Grunge für Ihr Design. EPS10
world geografie central america – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
World Geografie Central America
Weltgeographie Cewntral Amerika
amerika, einzelne staaten, politische landkarte mit nationalen grenzen – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Amerika, einzelne Staaten, politische Landkarte mit nationalen.
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karte von lateinamerika. vektor-illustration in schattierungen von orange – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Karte von Lateinamerika. Vektor-Illustration in Schattierungen…
Landkarte Lateinamerika. Vektorillustration in Orangetönen.
west indies antike karte 1852 – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
west indies antike Karte 1852
eine alte Karte der Westindischen Inseln von 1803
leeward islands, graue politische karte, inseln im karibischen meer – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Leeward Islands, graue politische Karte, Inseln im Karibischen…
Inseln über dem Winde, graue politische Karte. Teil der Kleinen Antillen, nördlich der Windward Islands in der Karibik. Jungferninseln, Anguilla, St. Kitts und Nevis, Antigua und Barbuda, Montserrat und Guadeloupe.
physische karte von nordamerika, usa, kanada, mexiko und mittelamerika – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Physische Karte von Nordamerika, USA, Kanada, Mexiko und…
Physikalische Karte des Planeten Erde, konzentriert sich auf Nordamerika, USA, Kanada, Mexiko und Mittelamerika. 3D-Illustration (Blender-Software), Elemente dieses Bildes von der NASA (https://eoimages.gsfc.nasa.gov/images/imagerecords/147000/147190/eo_base_2020_clean_3600x1800.png)
bussola su vecchia mappa dei caraibi – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Bussola Su Vecchia Mappa dei Caraibi
physische karte der welt – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Physische Karte der Welt
Hochdetaillierte physische Karte der Welt
kuba und jamaıca – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Kuba und Jamaıca
yucatán halbinsel graue politische karte, halbinsel im südosten mexikos – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Yucatán Halbinsel graue politische Karte, Halbinsel im Südosten.
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Halbinsel Yucatán, graue politische Karte. Halbinsel im Südosten Mexikos und Adjektanten Teile von Belize und Guatemala, trennen den Golf von Mexiko und das Karibische Meer. Mit El Salvador und Honduras.
gouverneur’s strand – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Gouverneur’s Strand
Anse Du Gouverneur – St Barths
hispaniola und umgebung, karibische inseln, politische karte – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Hispaniola und Umgebung, Karibische Inseln, politische Karte
Hispaniola und Umgebung, politische Karte. Karibische Insel, aufgeteilt in Haiti und Dominikanische Republik, Teil der Großen Antillen, neben Kuba, den Bahamas, Puerto Rico und Turks- und Caicosinseln.
kuba und jamaıca. – caribbean sea map stock-fotos und bilder
Kuba und Jamaıca.
gepunktete karte zentriert auf nordamerika. – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
gepunktete Karte zentriert auf Nordamerika.
windward islands, graue politische karte, inseln im karibischen meer – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Windward Islands, graue politische Karte, Inseln im Karibischen…
Windward Islands, graue politische Karte. Inseln der Kleinen Antillen, südlich der Inseln über dem Winde in der Karibik. Von Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent und die Grenadinen bis nach Grenada.
inseln über dem winde, politische karte, inseln der kleinen antillen in der karibik – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Inseln über dem Winde, politische Karte, Inseln der Kleinen…
Windward Islands politische Karte. Inseln der Kleinen Antillen, südlich der Inseln über dem Winde in der Karibik. Von Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent und die Grenadinen bis nach Grenada.
west indies karte 1864 – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
West Indies Karte 1864
leeward islands, politische landkarte, teil der kleinen antillen in der karibik – caribbean sea map stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Leeward Islands, politische Landkarte, Teil der Kleinen Antillen.
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Inseln über dem Winde, politische Karte. Teil der Kleinen Antillen, nördlich der Windward Islands in der Karibik. Jungferninseln, Anguilla, St. Kitts und Nevis, Antigua und Barbuda, Montserrat und Guadeloupe.
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Caribbean Sea, map – Guide to the seas, oceans and resorts
Caribbean Sea, map – Guide to the seas, oceans and resorts
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Caribbean Sea is a marginal semi-enclosed sea of the Atlantic Ocean basin, bounded by Central and South America from the west and south, and the Greater and Lesser Antilles from the north and east. It is connected to the Gulf of Mexico through the Yucatan Strait in the northwest, and to the Pacific Ocean through the artificial Panama Canal in the southwest.
Caribbean Sea lies between 9°N and 22°N. sh. and between 89° and 60° W.
D., its area is approximately 2,753,000 km. sq.
In the south it washes Venezuela, Colombia and Panama, in the west – Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula, in the north – Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica and Puerto Rico; in the east – the states of the Lesser Antilles
Coastline of the Caribbean Sea
The coastline of the sea is strongly indented, the coasts are mountainous in places, low in places (Caribbean Lowland). In shallow water areas there are various coral deposits and numerous reef structures. There are several bays on the continental coast, the largest of which are: Honduras, Mosquitos, Darien and Venezuelan. In the northern part are the bays of Batabano, Ana Maria and Guacanaybo (the southern coast of the island of Cuba), as well as the Gulf of Gonave (the western part of the island of Haiti).
There are several bays on the east coast of the Yucatan, including Asension, Espiritu Santo and Chetumal. The Gulf of Honduras ends in Amatiche Bay, located on the border of Belize and Guatemala.
The northern coast of Honduras is slightly indented, and several lagoons jut into the Mosquito Coast, including the lagoons of Caratasca, Bismuna, Perlas and Bluefields Bay. In the east of Panama, there is a large Chiriqui lagoon. Off the coast of South America, the Darien Gulf ends in the Uraba Gulf, and the Venezuelan Gulf, fenced off by the Guajira Peninsula, ends in Lake Maracaibo. To the west of the island of Trinidad lies the Gulf of Paria, which is considered part of the Atlantic Ocean.
Islands
The term West Indies includes the Antilles and the Bahamas. The Caribbean Sea washes only the Antilles, which are subdivided into the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles. The Greater Antilles border the northern boundary of the sea and include four large islands: Cuba, Haiti (formerly called Hispaniola), Jamaica and Puerto Rico, as well as small nearby islands – the Los Canarreos archipelagos (the largest island of Juventud) and Jardines de la Reina, lying off the southern coast of Cuba.
The Lesser Antilles are subdivided into the Windward and Leeward Islands (South Antilles), so named in relation to the northwest trade wind. The first group lies on the eastern border of the sea and consists of about 50 islands, the largest of which are: Santa Cruz, St. Thomas (Virgin Islands), Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Kitts, Barbuda, Antigua (Antigua and Barbuda), Grand Ter and Bas-Terre (Guadeloupe), Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Barbados, Grenada, Tobago and Trinidad. The South Antilles are located along the coast of South America and include the islands of Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire (possessions of the Netherlands), Margarita, the Las Aves and Los Roques archipelagos (Venezuela) and a number of other smaller ones.
The western Caribbean Sea contains several archipelagos such as the Cayman Islands, Turneff Islands, Islas de la Bahia and Miskitos, as well as a number of individual islands (Providencia, San Andrés) and cays (Lighthouse, Glover, Media Luna and others).
Climate
The Caribbean Sea has a tropical climate influenced by the trade winds. Average monthly air temperatures vary from 23 to 27 °C. Cloudiness is 4-5 points.
Average annual rainfall in the region varies from 250 mm in Bonaire to 9000 mm in the windward parts of Dominica. Northeast trade winds prevail with average speeds of 16-32 km/h, however, tropical hurricanes occur in the northern regions of the sea, the speed of which can exceed 120 km/h. On average, 8-9 such hurricanes occur per year from June to November, and in September-October they are most frequent.
Vegetation of the Caribbean Sea
The vegetation of the region is predominantly tropical, but differences in topographic, soil and climatic conditions increase species diversity. The porous limestone terraces of the islands tend to be poor in nutrients. There are an estimated 13,000 plant species in the Caribbean, of which 6,500 are endemic, such as the guaiac tree and mahogany vines.
Coconut palm is common in coastal areas, lagoons and river estuaries are overgrown with dense mangroves (red and black mangrove).
Fauna
The marine biota of the region originated from representatives of the Indian and Pacific Oceans that entered the Caribbean Sea before the formation of the Isthmus of Panama about 4 million years ago. There are approximately 450 species of fish in the Caribbean Sea, including sharks (bull shark, tiger shark, silky shark and Caribbean reef shark), flying fish, sea devils, orange-fin surgeonfish, angelfish, butterfly eyefish, parrotfish, giant perch, tarpon and moray eels. Throughout the Caribbean region, commercial fishing of lobsters, sardines (off the coast of Yucatan) and some types of tunas is carried out. Albuleys, barracudas, marlins and wahoos are popular with recreational fishermen.
Mammals of the Caribbean region are represented by 90 species, including sperm whales, humpback whales and dolphins. Seals and American manatees live off the island of Jamaica.
The Caribbean monk seal, which previously lived in the region, is thought to be extinct; under the threat of extinction is representatives of the family of salmon teeth, native to the region.
All 170 amphibian species found in the region are endemic. The ranges of almost all representatives of the families of toads, poison dart frogs, tree frogs and whistlers are limited to any one island.
600 species of birds have been recorded in the Caribbean, 163 of which are endemic to the region, such as the todi, the Cuban avocet woodpecker and the palm chaser. Of the endemic species, 48 species are threatened with extinction: the Puerto Rican Amazon, the Cuban chamois, the Cuban wren, and others. The Antilles, along with Central America, lie on the migration route of birds from North America, so the size of bird populations is subject to strong seasonal fluctuations. Parrots, sugar birds and toucans are found in the forests; frigatebirds and phaetons can be found above the open sea.
Tourism
Thanks to its warm climate and magnificent beaches, the Caribbean region is one of the main resort areas in the world. The rich marine fauna attracts divers; in addition to natural beauties, the region is rich in cultural monuments of pre-Columbian civilizations and the colonial era. The tourism industry is an important component of the economy of the Caribbean region, serving mainly travelers from the United States, Canada, Brazil and Argentina. Air traffic between North America and the Caribbean is better developed than within the region.
island holidays, yachting, diving, resorts and beaches of the Caribbean coast
The Caribbean Sea is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Before the pandemic, about 30 million tourists came to the region every year – only a third less than the population of all the Caribbean islands.
Other facts
| Ocean | Atlantic |
| Type of sea | half -cooked, limited by the chain of islands |
| Square | 2 777 000 km², comparable to the Mediterranean Sea | Maximum, | 2500 m – medium and 75 Cayman Trench between Jamaica and the Cayman Islands |
| 35, of which 26 are islands |
Where is the Caribbean Sea
The Caribbean Sea is located in the west of the tropical zone of the Atlantic Ocean.
In the south and west, the sea washes the coasts of Central and South America. In the north and east, it is bounded by a range of Caribbean islands.
Scientists suggest that the Caribbean appeared about 420 million years ago
Nine Caribbean countries are located on the mainland: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela. The other 26 states are on separate islands. The exception is the island of Haiti, there are two countries on it: Haiti of the same name and Dominican Republic.
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Islands and countries of the Caribbean
There are about 700 islands, reefs and atolls in the Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean Islands include the Bahamas, Greater and Lesser Antilles. Their total area is 244,890 km². This is comparable to the territory of Great Britain or the total area of two Russian regions – Murmansk and Rostov.
The exact number of islands cannot be calculated – some of them either go under water or appear again.
10 largest Caribbean islands
| Island | Country | Area |
| Cuba | Cuba | 105 806 km² |
| Haiti, or Hispaniola | Haiti, Dominican Republic | 76,479 km² |
| Jamaica | Jamaica | 11,188 km² |
| Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico | 8896 km² |
| Trinidad | Trinidad and Tobago | 4827 km² |
| North Andros | Bahamas | 3439 km² |
| Huventud | Cuba | 2237 km² |
| Inagua | Bahamas | 1543 km² |
| South Andros | Bahamas | 1447 km² |
| Large Abaco | Bahamas | 1128 km² |
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The Bahamas are formed by coral reefs.
Cuba and the Virgin Islands are also surrounded by reefs. The reef islands have a relatively smooth coastline, more sandy beaches.
Lesser Antilles , e.g. Saint Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda are the result of a volcanic eruption. The volcanic islands have many stone beaches, cliffs, and a more indented coastline.
There are many mountains in the Lesser Antilles, the highest being in northern Jamaica and eastern Cuba. The height of the Jamaican Blue Mountain Peak reaches 2256 meters. There are hiking trails on all the mountains, even on volcanoes. Tourists can watch the eruption.
In the southwestern part of the Caribbean Sea there are several large bays: Honduras, Mosquitos, Darien and Venezuela. In the northern part of the sea in Cuba are the bays of Batabano, Ana Maria and Guacanaybo, and in the west – the Gulf of Gonave on the island of Haiti. The beauty of each of them can be appreciated by going on a cruise in the Caribbean.
Cuba is comparable in area to Bulgaria. The country has a bright architecture of buildings in the colonial style: a mix of Gothic, neoclassical and baroque with Moorish motifs
The Dominican Republic is famous among tourists for its clean sandy beaches
In just 20 years, the city of Ocho Rios in Jamaica has grown from a fishing village into the country’s largest tourist center
Flora and fauna of the Caribbean
Vegetation. In total, there are about 13 thousand plant species in the region. And about half of them are found nowhere else in the world.
Animal world . About 450 species of fish live in the Caribbean Sea, including sharks, flying fish, rays and moray eels. Mammals of the region are represented by 90 species: Sperm whales, humpback whales, rays and dolphins can be found in the sea. American manatees and seals live off the coast of Jamaica.
6500 endemics
grow in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Sea is famous for turtles: in their honor Christopher Columbus named one of the Las Tortugas islands, now it is the Cayman Islands.
About 500 species of reptiles live on the islands: rare cycluras, sharp-snouted crocodiles and various sea turtles. It is also believed that all amphibian species of the region are endemic, that is, they live exclusively in the Caribbean. Some families of toads, poison dart frogs, tree frogs and whistlers live on only one island.
163 species of endemic birds can be found in the Caribbean, such as the imperial Amazon, the Cuban avocet woodpecker and the palm chaser. Parrots, sugar birds and toucans are also found in the forests, frigatebirds and chaises can be found above the open sea.
Loggerhead turtles get across the beach into the sea after hatching
The frigate bird spends most of its life in the air over seas and reservoirs. Due to short legs, she clumsily moves on the ground and sits down to rest on trees only in extreme cases
The Monte Iberia pygmy frog lives only in eastern Cuba and is critically endangered. The maximum recorded length of a frog is 10.
5 mm
The blue-faced Amazon is a parrot found only in the tropics of Saint Lucia. In total, about 400 Amazons remained on the island. They are recognized as a national symbol and are depicted on the coat of arms of the country
The Delicatissima iguana lives in the Lesser Antilles, such as Dominica, Antigua and Martinique. Iguana loves fruits and flower buds
Holidays in the Caribbean
Caribbean resorts are often associated with “heavenly” holidays: snow-white beaches, clear and warm water, exotic inhabitants of the underwater world, tropical greenery and a large number of sunny days on the islands. For example, Cuba has up to 330 sunny days a year.
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice of Best Caribbean & Atlantic Islands for Vacation in 2021:
- St. Barth.
- Nevis.
- Anguilla.
- Jamaica.
- Antigua.
- Cayman Islands.
- Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao.
- Puerto Rico.
- Saint Lucia.
- US Virgin Islands.
All about Saint Lucia
Most tourists arrive in the Caribbean from the US, UK and EU countries. It takes longer for Russian citizens to get there, so there are fewer of them. But the reviews justify the difficult journey.
Fishing, snorkelling, diving and yachting in the Caribbean
Fishing. Fishermen from all over the world come to the Caribbean to catch sailfish, swordfish, blue and white marlin, barracuda.
Each state in the Caribbean establishes its own rules for fishing. For example, in Saint Lucia, an amateur fishing license is issued only to citizens and residents of the state. It costs about $ 19, you can get a license from the Department of Fisheries.
In the coastal waters of Antigua, tourists do not need a fishing license if they go to sea in a boat with a captain. All fishing vessels in Antigua are required to obtain a fishing license. Therefore, tourists pay only for a boat trip.
The Caribbean hosts professional competitions and tournaments for fishermen, such as swordfish fishing in Cuba.
Prices for a fishing excursion start at $150 per person. The price includes: fishing equipment, bait, boat rental for 8 hours, guide, fuel, lunch, soft drinks
Snorkeling gives you the opportunity to get to know the plants and animals that live near the surface of the sea. You don’t need to take swimming lessons to go snorkeling – just fins, a mask and a snorkel. 965 km.
The longest part of the reef – about 300 km – is called the Belize Barrier Reef. Divers from all over the world dream of diving into this complex system of picturesque caves and grottoes.
Belize Reef Seven Marine Reserves for Divers
Great Blue Hole discovered by Jacques Yves Cousteau. The diameter of its funnel is 305 meters, the depth is 120 meters. Only experienced divers who have had at least 24 dives are allowed to dive.
Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.
It is inhabited by crocodiles and sea cows. The road to the reserve takes 1.5 hours by boat from San Pedro or one of the fishing villages of Belize, such as Sarteneha.
Sapodilla Cays Marine Reserve is located on 125 km² just along the southern part of the Barrier Reef. This is comparable to the area of a small town. The sea angel lives on the reef – a yellow-blue fish, which is depicted on Belize banknotes.
Glovers Reef Preserve is named after the pirate brothers Glovers and is located on a small island. Dolphins and manatees can be seen in the waters of the reef. Tourists describe a walk through the reserve as a trip to a lost island, which really looks like an ideal hideout for pirates.
South Water Cay Marine Reserve is the largest marine reserve in Belize. Its territory is divided into zones: a special place is allocated for frigate birds and brown boobies. In the Pelican Case area, you can observe the life of corals, sea sponges and fish.
Half Moon Cay Natural Monument is a small coral island located near the Great Blue Hole. About 100 species of birds live on the island, and sea turtles live in the coastal waters and on the beaches. Entrance to the island is paid – about $50.
Loughin Bird Cay National Park is located on the coral island of the same name. Here tourists can see about 70 species of corals, octopuses, moray eels and spotted rays.
View of part of the Belize Barrier Reef. It is visited by about 130 thousand tourists a year
In 2018, Fabien Cousteau, grandson of Jacques Yves Cousteau, and billionaire Richard Branson explored and mapped the bottom of the Great Blue Hole
The Caribbean region contains approximately 10% of the world’s coral reefs
The Caribbean reef octopus changes color from crimson to green . It lives in hidden rocky lairs that are hard to find. The title of “Queen” was given to the fish for a dark blue spot on its forehead
Green moray in the Caribbean off the coast of Belize
Pirate treasure is another reason to go diving in the Caribbean.
Pirates appeared in the Caribbean in the 17th century and gradually became the scourge of maritime trade throughout the world. They hid treasures on the islands, and fought in the sea and sank ships. Therefore, the Caribbean Islands attract treasure hunters, including divers, from all over the world.
It is interesting that the initiative of the Russian Empress Catherine II put an end to piracy. Pirates caused great damage to trade, and the country did not have a powerful fleet to protect. Therefore, Catherine II suggested that neutral countries conclude an agreement on cooperation against piracy.
The Combined Fleet gradually suppressed plunder on the high seas and set up an economic blockade of the ports of countries that supported piracy by license, aka privateering. So mass piracy gradually came to naught.
In the 21st century, excursions to old ships and places where pirates lived are popular among tourists. Animation companies arrange theme nights where they recreate scenes from the life of sea robbers.
Restored Pirate Ship in Simpson Bay Lagoon, Saint Martin
Yachting. In every Caribbean state there are ports where you can rent a yacht. On yachting forums, tourists talk about the best marinas and ports in the Caribbean that they liked the most.
Yachtsmen praise these marinas for their technical equipment and quality of service:
- Virgin Islands – East End;
- British Virgin Islands – Road Town;
- Guadeloupe – Pointe-a-Pitre;
- Grenada – St. George’s;
- Cuba – Cienfuegos;
- Martinique – Le Marin;
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines – St. George;
- Saint Lucia – Rodney Bay.
In order to save on taxes when buying and maintaining a yacht and maintain privacy, wealthy people register a vessel under the flag of the Caribbean state. Foreigners cannot register yachts in Caribbean countries – only through a legal entity.
Regattas. The region hosts international and local regattas, about 20 in total a year.
The next international race, Grenada Sailing Week, starts on January 30, 2022.
9007 in Antigua
When to relax in the Caribbean
The most comfortable months for a vacation in the Caribbean are from December to April, until the rainy season begins. At this time, it is not hot on the islands, rare rains are pleasantly refreshing.
The degree of sea roughness – light, moderate – is kept within three or four points. Winds over the sea are northern and eastern, the speed is not more than 7 meters per second.
The air temperature in the Caribbean rarely drops below +20°C throughout the year, and the average monthly water temperature in the Caribbean is around +27°C.
+27 °C
is the average water temperature in the Caribbean Sea
In the table we provide detailed average monthly data – not only water temperature, but also air and precipitation data.
Russians who arrive in the Caribbean during the most comfortable period, abruptly change the Russian winter for a tropical summer.
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How to get to the CARIBSSISKICS
from Russia to the CARIC .
To get to some states, you need to make a transfer in the countries of Europe or America. But there are also direct flights, for example, from Moscow to Cancun, a Mexican city on the Caribbean coast.
Examples of prices for a flight to the Caribbean countries in January 2022
on the Caribbean can be sailed on a round-by from European or American countries. The duration of the cruise depends on the route and varies from one day to six months. Ticket prices start at $100 per night without meals as of January 2022.
During the pandemic, Caribbean governments restrict entry for tourists depending on the epidemiological situation. We tell in an updated digest which borders are officially open and where Russians can fly during a pandemic.
Cruise ships arrive at the port of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
How a second citizenship will help you relax in the Caribbean
Citizens of the Caribbean countries find it easier to relax in the Caribbean than visitors.
There are legal restrictions for foreigners. For example, you cannot just buy or build a villa – you need to issue a special license to own land.
Comparison of Caribbean Citizenship Programs
Yachtsmen can only register a yacht if they have Caribbean citizenship. And registration and taxes for a yacht in the Caribbean are about 1.5 times lower than in Europe.
If a wealthy person wants to move to the Caribbean with his family, the question of education for children arises. For example, at the prestigious St. George’s University in Grenada, you can get a medical degree that will be valid in the US and the UK.
The cost of studying at a university for international students is comparable to the cost of studying in the UK. For citizens of Grenada, 90% of the cost is covered by the state.
Therefore, wealthy people who want to stay in the Caribbean for a long time receive a second citizenship in one of the Caribbean countries. So they get more freedom of action.
The fastest way to get Caribbean citizenship is by investment. Five Caribbean countries – Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Dominica and Saint Kitts and Nevis – have state citizenship programs. Wealthy people invest in the economy of one of the countries and receive a second citizenship.
We tell you in which Caribbean countries and under what conditions you can get citizenship by investment. Why the Caribbean passport is popular among investors from developed countries
Caribbean citizenship can be obtained for investments from $100,000 and 3-6 months. It is fast and inexpensive: in comparison, to become a citizen of Malta, foreigners invest at least €690,000 and receive a passport after 1 or 3 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Caribbean on the map?
The Caribbean Sea is located between the coasts of Central and South America, as well as between the Greater Antilles and the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles.
How can a Russian get to the Caribbean Sea?
To get to the Caribbean coast, Russians can take a plane or a cruise ship. There are direct flights to some Caribbean countries from Russia, to others, for example, to Dominica or Grenada, Russians get with transfers in Europe or America.
How do people relax in the Caribbean?
Holidays on the Caribbean islands are varied: tourists come to sunbathe on snow-white beaches, go on a boat trip on a yacht, scuba dive into the Caribbean Sea. The islands also host sporting events, health trails for walks, and lavish carnivals and festivals.
How is the weather in the Caribbean?
Tropical climate in the Caribbean. The air temperature in the region rarely drops below +20°C throughout the year, and the average monthly water temperature in the Caribbean Sea fluctuates around +27°C.
How many islands are there in the Caribbean?
It is not known exactly how many islands there are in the Caribbean Sea: sometimes small uninhabited islands sink under water.