TEST 1 Carribean Mexico General Caribbean Facts o Windward Islands islands that are hit by winds that sweep across the Atlantic toward the South Caribbean o Leeward Islands islands that are sheltered from the Atlantic winds more northern o Greater Antilles Cayman Islands Cuba Hispaniola Puerto Rico Jamaica o Lesser Antilles EVERYTHING ELSE o ABC Countries their native language Aruba Bonaire Curacao Speak Papiamento a mixture of many different languages o The US Virgin Islands were bought from Denmark in 1917 o Climate Extremely stable Gets cooler in January February June through November is hurricane season o Islands consist of many different cultures Ex Spain France England Holland Denmark Sweden Bermuda World s most northerly group of CORAL islands o Cities to Know Hamilton St George Capital little nightlife casinos or beaches largest city Original capital pubs restaurants shops o Other places of interest Aquarium perfume factory o ALSO KNOWN FOR GOLF The Bahamas Chain of about 2 400 keys and 700 coral islands Tourism centered in Freeport Nassau Paradise Island Out Islands o New Providence Major cruise destination Nassau Capital Paradise Island Cable Beach Festivals Goombay Great hotels home of the Atlantis Resort Site of more development casinos o Celebrated July until August includes beach parties sports folk shows o Grand Bahama Island Only 60 miles from Florida 2nd most popular travel destination o Out Islands Bimini big game fishing capital of the world Eleuthera upscale resorts Andros largest island mostly uninhabited The Greater Antilles o Cayman Islands 3 Main islands Grand Cayman Cayman Brac Little Cayman known as underwater capital of the Caribbean George Town flat coral islands Capital busy port Atlantis Submarine Excursion Million Dollar Month fishing tournament in June Seven Mile Beach Condos hotels shopping diving KNOWN FOR DIVING Sting Ray City swimmimg and diving with sting rays The North Wall dive off Grand Cayman has a drop to the o Jamaica ocean bed Most populous English speaking country in Caribbean Tourism in North Capital and business located in the South Kingston Capital formerly Port Royal east of island surrounded by Blue Mountains Dunn s River Falls 75 of cruise ships arrive here International airport major hotels Westernmost point fine beaches o Dominican Republic Located on East side of Hispaniola 2nd largest island in Port Antonio Ocho Rios Montego Bay Negril Caribbean Santo Domingo center Resort Areas Capital no beaches active nightlife casinos historic La Romnana Casa de Campo located here Punta Cana Puerto Plata o Puerto Rico Became American after Spanish American War Casablanca White House El Convento Hotel San Juan Capital Old San Juan founded in 1521 El Morro fortress casinos Other places of interest El Yunque only tropical rainforest under US jurisdiction Ponce is 2nd largest city Rio Camuy Cave Park largest cave system in the world The Leeward Islands The Lesser Antilles o US Virgin Islands Consists of St Thomas St Croix St John Ruled by Denmark for 300 years sold to US in 1917 St Thomas is known for DUTY FREE SHOPPING o British Virgin Islands Approximately 60 islands only 15 inhabited Road Town is the major port 70 OF THE TOURISM IS SAILING ITS VERY IMPORTANT o Anguilla excellent beaches good sailing stylish hotels sailboats British dependency o St Martin St Maarten St Martin is dependent of France Known for DINING major medical school St Maarten Netherlands Antilles is dependent of Holland Known for CASINOS o St Barthelemy St Barts Small rocky island Belonged to Sweden Luxurious hotels gourmet restaurants o Saba Part of Netherlands Antilles The Bottom Capital located at bottom of a volcanic crater Premier SCUBA destination Lodging is limited o St Kitts Nevis England s mother colony in the Caribbean Golf restaurants hotels small casino o Antigua Barbuda English background Together they are one independent country Largest Leeward island SAILING is big The Windward Islands The Lesser Antilles o Martinique Northernmost of Windward Islands Flagship of French culture in the Caribbean Busy cruise port o St Lucia British great mountain scenery Beaches full of black volcanic sand Interior is rain forest o St Vincent the Grenadines Became British in 1783 Capital is Kingston NOT a typo Known for yacht charters idyllic beaches luxury resorts with a distinct European flavor Spice Island leading producer of nutmeg o Grenada oldest rum plant in the Caribbean was under French British rule for many years beautiful beaches gardens many spice shops o Barbados Capital is Bridgetown History closely tied with English and sugar fortunes George Washington visited when tourism began in the 18th century Crop Over Festival held during last week in July half of visitors arrive on cruise ships known for beautiful architecture plantations extensive caverns surfing Islands off South American coast o Aruba Enjoys hot dry climate perfect for tourism Capital is Orangestad small town Casino gambling nightlife beaches are popular o Bonaire o Curacao Known for DIVING Tourists DIVE eat DIVE sleep DIVE Ideal for tourists who enjoy water sports Has emerged as a major tourist destination thanks to casinos diving duty free shopping Willemstead capital Administration center of Netherlands Antilles Known for Old World atmosphere Dutch culture is very evident in architecture customs o Turks Caicos food Located toward southeast end of Bahamas Beautiful beaches but no large cruise ships Providenciales is biggest tourist destination Other destinations o Cuba largest country in the Caribbean size of Florida Havana Capital City with beautiful architecture enjoyable nightlife Dramatic coastline and awesome beaches Travel between US Cuba restricted to Cuban Americans journalists researchers and individuals approved to travel by US government o Haiti Occupies western half of Hispaniola Became 1st independent nation in the region in 1804 Tourism isn t as developed as some other Caribbean destinations Capital in Port Au Prince o St Eustatius Part of Netherlands Antilles Ok beaches nothing special tourists lured by shipwrecks and sealife o Montserrat o Guadalupe o Dominica Destroyed by a volcano in 1995 More than half the population has been displaced Very French Actually is 2 islands linked by a bridge nightlife is plentiful Capital is Roseau Beaches are gray or black with good offshore diving Island can accommodate large cruise ships o Trinidad Tobago Trinidad not a resort destination but
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