In this section we provide some facts which may come in useful during your holiday in the Caribbean.

Name: Caribbean, Caribbean Sea.

Location: Caribbean Sea, Central America.

Population: Approximately 30 million people.

Most populated areas: Mayan Riviera- Around 700,000; Cancun - 600,000; Cartagena de Indias - 2 million; Guadalupe - 500,000

Religion: Mostly Catholic.

Most important islands: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guadalupe, Jamaica, Isla Margarita, Cozumel, St Martin, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados.

Most important peninsular countries of the region: Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Panama.

Languages: Spanish, English, French, Dutch and many Creole languages.

Economy: Tourism. Oil extraction. In lesser measure, agriculture and fishing.

Vaccinations: Yellow fever. Typhoid fever (only in some areas. Consult with the consulate or embassy of the country you are going to visit).

Currency: Depends on the country. US dollars are well received in most places.

Surface area: 300,000 square kilometres.

Principal leisure activities: Diving, nature sports, boat hire and yacht charters.

Accomodation: Wide range of hotels, apartments, houses, chalets and hostels all over the Caribbean.

Best time of the year to visit: From November to March.