The United States territories around the Gulf of Mexico, the offshore zone of Mexico, Central America, the northern states of South America complement the terrestrial perimeter that demarcates the two main watersheds of the region. Kitts and Nevis, St.
Lucia, St. Considering its physical-chemical conditions, The Caribbean Sea has an expansive area of coral reef and seagrass pasture; according to Spalding et al.
Due to discharges from the Orinoco and Amazon River watersheds, Salinity drops in the southeastern end of the Caribbean Sea towards fall in the northern hemisphere. There is a major ocean current that passes through the Lesser Antilles past southern Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic toward the channel between the Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba to enter the Gulf of Mexico. Other important currents are the vortex between Nicaragua and Colombia, the tide in The Gulf of Mexico and the current that exits the Gulf passing through Florida Strait.
In a broad sense, the mainland countries of Belize and Guyana may be included historically, culturally and geopolitically to British West Indies. The Caribbean islands are usually treated as a sub-region of North America and are classified into 30 territories including sovereign states, overseas departments, and dependencies.
The Caribbean originated from the Caribs in island Carib also known as Kalinago, a dominant ethnic group that can be found in the Lesser Antilles and parts adjoining South America during the Conquest by the Spanish people. The term "Caribbean" has a versatile application, basically geographical and political. The Caribbean can also be linked with slavery considering its history and culture, European colonization, and plantation practices. The Caribbean region consists of a chain of islands surrounding the Caribbean Sea.
South America lies on its southern coastline. The Caribbean may be centered on socio-economic groupings found in the region. The ACS gave a census of million people representing its member states. The country is the smallest and least populous in North America, with a land area of just sq.
Three quarters of people in St. Kitts and Nevis are the descendants of slaves brought by Europeans from West Africa. The unity of the country is tenuous as some seek to divide the federation of the two islands into two separate states. Lucia is an island country in the Lesser Antilles formed by volcanic activity. Its population is approximately thousand. Most St. Lucians are of African or mixed Afro-European descent. Castries, one of the cities in St. Lucia, is a major tourist destination.
Lucia also has the distinction of having the highest ratio of Nobel Laureates to its total population of any independent country. The country consists of the largest island, St. Vincent, and the northern two-thirds of the Grenadines. Some are the descendants of indigenous Caribbean people and African slaves who intermarried and became known as Black Caribs.
Trinidad and Tobago is located off the coast of the South American country of Venezuela. It is composed mainly of two islands of the same name, with Trinidad being the larger and more populous of the two. Most of these people are of either African or Indian descent, and tensions between these two groups are not uncommon. English is the official language. The other territories that are considered part of the Caribbean are all dependencies of certain countries.
The largest dependency is Puerto Rico, which is a U. France also has several territories in the Caribbean. These include its most populous, Martinique, as well as Guadeloupe, St. With a population of 11,,, Cuba ranks number one in terms of population in the Caribbean.
Haiti and the Dominican Republic follow with populations of 11,, and 10,, respectively. Kitts and Nevis has the lowest population in the region of 52, The future population trends for the Caribbean points to the smallest population growth for a developing region by , less than Asia and Africa. This estimate could be because the region as a whole has rapidly improved the average life expectancy at birth and the total fertility rate has gone down by more than half in the last sixty or so years.
So while the total population is still expected to grow in the future, the growth rate will be relatively lower to the rising average age of the population and a decreased number of births in the future. Natural resources, tourism, and agriculture form the backbone of the Caribbean economy. The region has a rich mineral wealth and mining is a major economic activity. Jamaica With its capital Kingston home to music legend Bob Marley, the reggae lifestyle is perhaps what first springs to mind for many holidaymakers, but this island has so much more about it than just that.
It has incredible beaches and all inclusive hotel resorts, but there is even more to the island that these too — hidden away in the rainforests are beautiful waterfalls and secluded lakes for swimming — Jamaica is a beautiful place, that can sometimes get a bad rap. Martinique Another French territory, this rugged island has an interesting blend of French and West Indian culture. Known as the isle of flowers because of its rich, lush, tropical vegetation, bright in colours.
However, they are not the only things which are colourful — its coastlines are dotted with brightly coloured houses too, which make this island very pretty indeed.
Montserrat Another one of the British Territories, this volcanic island is different from the others — in the north it has black sandy beaches! Coral reefs and rocky caves also line the north of the island, making it picturesque above the water and rich in marine life below. There is some debate as to whether this group of island consists of three islands — or five, including Aruba and St Marten, which for this article we have covered separately.
With pirates long gone, visitors to the island will now experience a beautiful medley of Spanish and American influences, and the kind of tropical beaches which are perfect for both sun worshipers and surfers. Saint Barthelemy Known more commonly as St Barts, this French-speaking island is high-end and packed full of luxury resorts and designer shops — but of course, like all of the islands, it comes with idyllic beaches!
Just eight square miles in size, asides from the designer yachts, luxury hotels and celebs, you will meet charming locals descendant of the original French settlers and a large population of iguanas!
Once the land of sugar plantations they are now geared towards tourism. Offering picture-perfect inns and boutique hotels, set to a backdrop of stunning beaches and mountains that reach the clouds! Saint Lucia Another of the more well-known Caribbean islands — its tourist board touts this as the place to come for romance, rejuvenation and adventure. It is yet another example of an outstanding island with beaches galore, palm-lined with stunning views of mountains, are its specialty — along with world-class accommodation and spas!
St Martin This island is an interesting one, like Hispaniola it actually comprises of two separate countries. Split in half there is the northern French side also called Saint Martin and the southern Dutch side called Sint Maarten.
Both sides have a busy beach culture — the island is a popular stop off of many Caribbean cruises because of the stunning beaches! It also has a lively night-life and many designer shops, well-know among Brits for selling duty free alcohol and fine jewellery.
Its main island, St. Visited mainly by residents of other Caribbean islands, a trip to St. Vincents will give you an experience of true island life.
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