Bahamas and Bermuda
More than 700 islands make up the Bahamas. Bermuda is located about 800 miles northeast of The Bahamas in the Atlantic Ocean. See more »
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The Caribbean stretches south of Florida to South America, including Cuba and Central America, and is a top tourist destination.
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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. See more »
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Greater Antilles
The Greater Antilles is a collection of five major Caribbean islands, including Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Puerto Rico. See more »
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Lesser Antilles
The Lesser Antilles form a crescent of islands stretching south just off the coast of Venezuela. The Lesser Antilles are commonly divided into the Windward and the Leeward Antilles. See more »
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How the Panama Canal Works
In theory, it was a simple idea -- actually building the Panama Canal was another story. Nearly four centuries and 22,000 lost lives later, the canal was in business. Yet some fear that it may become obsolete in the 21st century.
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Geography of Costa Rica
Costa Rica, or Republic of Costa Rica, an independent country in Central America.
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