Map of the Caribbean – Islands, Countries & Sea Guide
Map of the Caribbean – Islands, Countries & Sea Guide
This map of the Caribbean provides a detailed overview of the Caribbean region, including island nations, sea regions, cruise routes and surrounding North and South American geography.
The Caribbean is known for tropical islands, beaches, coral reefs, cruise tourism, historic port cities and warm waters across the Caribbean Sea.
The Caribbean is located between North America and South America and includes island nations and territories surrounding the Caribbean Sea.
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Where Is the Caribbean Located?
The Caribbean is located between North America and South America and surrounds the Caribbean Sea.
- North: Florida, Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean regions
- South: Northern South America
- East: Atlantic Ocean island chains
- West: Central America and Gulf of Mexico
Major Caribbean Island Regions
- Greater Antilles — includes Cuba, Jamaica and Puerto Rico
- Lesser Antilles — eastern Caribbean island chain
- Bahamas — island nation north of Cuba
- Virgin Islands — eastern Caribbean island region
- Leeward Islands — northern Lesser Antilles islands
- Windward Islands — southern Lesser Antilles region
- Cayman Islands — western Caribbean island territory
- Turks and Caicos — Atlantic-Caribbean island region
Major Caribbean Countries and Territories
- Cuba — largest Caribbean island nation
- Jamaica — major tourism and cultural destination
- Dominican Republic — eastern Hispaniola island country
- Puerto Rico — Caribbean island territory
- Barbados — eastern Caribbean island nation
- Trinidad and Tobago — southern Caribbean island country
- Bahamas — island chain north of the Caribbean Sea
- Aruba and Curaçao — southern Caribbean island territories
Key Geographic Features
- Tropical island chains — spread throughout the Caribbean Sea
- Coral reefs and marine ecosystems — support biodiversity and tourism
- Volcanic islands — located across parts of the eastern Caribbean
- Warm tropical waters — shape climate and tourism activity
- Historic port cities — developed around trade and maritime routes
Caribbean Transport and Travel Overview
- Cruise ship routes — connect major Caribbean islands and ports
- Regional ferry systems — support island travel
- International airports — provide tourism access across the region
- Maritime trade routes — link Caribbean and Atlantic regions
- Tourism corridors — concentrated around resort and beach destinations
Why People Search for a Map of the Caribbean
- To locate Caribbean islands and countries
- To understand tropical island geography
- To plan cruises and holiday travel
- To explore beaches, reefs and tourism regions
- To study Caribbean geography and cultures
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Caribbean Map FAQs
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Where is the Caribbean located?
The Caribbean is located between North America and South America around the Caribbean Sea. -
What countries are in the Caribbean?
Countries include Cuba, Jamaica, Barbados, the Dominican Republic and many others. -
What is the Caribbean known for?
The Caribbean is known for tropical islands, beaches, cruises, coral reefs and tourism destinations. -
Is the Caribbean part of the Atlantic Ocean?
Yes, the Caribbean Sea connects to the Atlantic Ocean.
This page is for general informational purposes only and is not affiliated with any official authority, tourism authority, maritime authority or mapping provider.
Disclaimer: Maps are provided for reference only and may not be accurate, complete, current, to scale or suitable for navigation, maritime use or official purposes. Boundaries, island names, weather conditions, transport routes and geographic information may vary between sources and may change over time.