The countries of the Caribbean and their capitals

Unique in its geographic and historical features of the country of the Caribbean is the giant Antilles archipelago, which was entrenched between two large continents - the North and South America. Uninhabited islets and vast areas of land, riot of greenery and desert sandy open spaces have become the basis for the development of a new culture and new customs. The countries of the Caribbean were discovered about five hundred years ago, and have since often been called the West Indies. Here, the cultures of different nations of the world, their customs and languages are combined.

Position of the region

Very close to the equator, but still in the Northern Hemisphere is the Caribbean Sea. It is considered one of the most beautiful in the world thanks to a genuine turquoise color and the richest flora and fauna. Its waters are protected from the Atlantic by the Antilles, among which there are large and small ones. The first category includes Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti and Puerto Rico. By the second we will take the bright and noisy Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, all the small lands that enter the Dominican Republic, the island of Curaçao, Barbados, Aruba and many other "trifles". It is on these lands that the countries of the Caribbean are located. The list of them will be given below, and also consider their proximity to the continents.

List of states bordering the Caribbean Sea

In the northern part of the waters, near the Gulf Stream, the famous Bahamas are located . For a long time already this place has become synonymous with luxurious rest, warm sea and bright impressions. Below is the largest island in the region - Cuba. Local customs are a synthesis of communism and the latest developments in the field of infrastructure for tourists.

A little further south is another famous resort area - the Dominican Republic. It occupies a large island of Haiti, as well as small islands adjoining it. Local landscapes are marked by exotic plants and original fauna. Surround the Dominican Republic of Jamaica and Puerto Rico. These are two small states, where also all tourists are provided with a real tropical paradise.

Below, closer to the south, there are small islets: Guadeloupe, Barbados, Grenada, Saint Lucia. And the countries of the Caribbean, which have direct proximity to the southern mainland, are Curaçao and Aruba.

Tourism in the Caribbean

Perhaps, this is one of the few places on Earth where people from all over the world come to rest. And this is not surprising, because here all year round the same warm sea, hot sun, lots of tropical greens. In addition, local customs, incendiary dances, parties, socializing will make your holiday unforgettable and unforgettable. The countries of the Caribbean have a similar in many respects, but still different in some aspects of the culture. For example, Barbados is the personification of English classics. They honor British traditions, they speak only English and accept tourists in the same way as they do in London. Aruba is next to Colombia. Here come to rest mainly residents of South America - Argentina, Brazil, Chile. Because there is formed a more "romanized" way of life.

What to eat in this summer paradise?

Thousands of islands that have been settled for five hundred years by residents of various parts of the world have absorbed a lot of culinary traditions. The cuisine of the Caribbean includes recipes for local Indians, Spaniards, French, English, Indians, Africans, Arabs, and even Chinese. From Europe, pork, beef, and vegetables and fruits that we are accustomed to have got here. Africans brought to the Central American region kalau, aki and bambiyu, as well as several national food flavors. From the East to the Antilles, rice was supplied, which today is consumed almost throughout Latin America. Of course, this synthesis was supplemented by local products - potatoes, corn, tropical fruits and beans. Thanks to this, the culinary range of the whole world was renewed, and new recipes began to appear in the housewives' books. However, one can not generalize about a single national dish, which is served in restaurants throughout the region. In every tiny country there are its culinary features.

Dishes prepared on different Antilles

Now we will consider which recipes can be borrowed for ourselves by visiting the countries of the Caribbean. Dominican Republic is one of the most popular resorts of this natural zone. Local fruits and meat are popular here. The national dish is Bandera, which is made from meat, bananas and beans. In Jamaica, residents enjoy the taste of meat, fish and citrus. It is on the basis of these products that "Saltfish" and "Aki" are prepared, as well as the famous local patties "Jusi patis". But in Barbados in high esteem is the fish and other seafood. Wash down the local traditional rum dishes. But the real paradise for lovers of the whole sea is Aruba. Here salad prepared from seaweed, snacks are served by lobsters, king prawns and lobsters.

Administrative features of the Antilles

In this region there are about thirty island states that have their own symbols, laws and customs. Therefore, we will now consider in more detail which territorial units the Caribbean includes. Countries and capitals are both independent powers and territories that are provinces. Below is a list of the main ones:

• Cuba - Havana.
• Aruba - Orandestad.
• The Bahamas - Nassau.
• Barbados - Bridgetown.
• Guadeloupe - Basse-Terre.
• Dominican Republic - Roseau.
• Puerto Rico - San Juan.
• Jamaica - Kingston.
• Saint Lucia - Castries.

Conclusion

The countries located in the Caribbean are characterized by an invariably warm climate, hot sun and minimal amount of precipitation. There is enough lush vegetation on most of the islands, only some of them are deserted. The unique nature and originality of the local culture make this region distinct from all the others that exist in Latin America.