Antilles, a chain of tropical islands, extending in a long arc that separates the Caribbean Sea from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
WHAT'S INSIDE: CARIBBEAN
The Caribbean stretches south of Florida to South America, including Cuba and Central America, and is a top tourist destination.
- Bahamas and Bermuda
- Central America
- Greater Antilles
- Lesser Antilles
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Central America
The geography of Central America varies from white sand beaches to lush mountain interiors. Explore the diverse geography of Central America in this section.
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FEATURED: CARIBBEAN
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Puerto Rico, is a United States possession in the West Indies. It consists of the island of Puerto Rico, the smallest and most easterly island of the Greater Antilles, and several smaller islands, including Vieques and Culebra.
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