Caribbean is a sub-region in the America that includes the sea and islands present in and around the Caribbean sea. It is a part of two continents, North America (majorly) and South America.
This continent is quite less talked about compared to other continents when it comes to geopolitics. There are a number of island regions in this continent which sometimes can be confusing. Here we will get to know all the countries and territories in this continent.
List of Countries in Oceania
There are exactly 13 countries considered part of Caribbean which are even the members of the United Nations.
1. Cuba
Cuba is the largest island nation in the Caribbean. It boasts a population of over 11 million as of 2023. The currency used in Cuba is the Cuban Peso (CUP), which has an official exchange rate of approximately 24 Cuban Pesos (CUP) to 0.042 United States Dollar (USD) as of October 2023.
2. The Bahamas
The Bahamas is an island nation in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a population of around 400,000 as of 2023. The currency used in the Bahamas is the Bahamian Dollar (BSD), and in October 2023, it is roughly equivalent to 1 United States Dollar (USD).
3. Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. It has a population of approximately 2.8 million people as of 2023. The currency used in Jamaica is the Jamaican Dollar (JMD), and in October 2023, it is roughly equivalent to 0.0064 United States Dollar (USD).
4. Haiti
Haiti is a country located in the Caribbean region. With the capital of Port-au-Prince, this country has the Haitian Gourde (HTG) as its official currency, which equals to approximately $0.0074 USD in October 2023. It has a population of roughly 11,000,000.
5. Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is located on the eastern part of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. As of 2023, it has a population of approximately 10,800,000. The currency used in the Dominican Republic is the Dominican Peso (DOP), and in October 2023, it is roughly equivalent to 0.018 United States Dollar (USD).
6. St Kitts & Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis is a small island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. As of 2023, it has a population of approximately 55,000 people. The currency used in St. Kitts and Nevis is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is shared by several countries in the Eastern Caribbean region. In October 2023, the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is roughly equivalent to 0.37 United States Dollar (USD).
7. Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation situated in the Caribbean Sea. As of 2023, it has a population of around 100,000 people. The official currency used in Antigua and Barbuda is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is shared by several countries in the Eastern Caribbean region. In October 2023, the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is approximately equivalent to 0.37 United States Dollar (USD).
8. Dominica
Dominica is an island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. As of 2023, it has a population of approximately 75,000 people. The official currency used in Dominica is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is shared by several countries in the Eastern Caribbean region. In October 2023, the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is roughly equivalent to 0.37 United States Dollar (USD).
9. St Lucia
St. Lucia is a beautiful island nation located in the eastern Caribbean Sea. As of 2023, it has a population of around 180,000 people. The official currency used in St. Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is shared by several countries in the Eastern Caribbean region. In October 2023, the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is approximately equivalent to 0.37 United States Dollar (USD).
10. St Vincent and the Grenadines
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is an island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. As of 2023, it has a population of approximately 110,000 people. The official currency used in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is shared by several countries in the Eastern Caribbean region. In October 2023, the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is roughly equivalent to 0.37 United States Dollar (USD).
11. Barbados
Barbados is an island nation situated in the eastern Caribbean Sea. As of 2023, it has a population of approximately 300,000 people. The official currency used in Barbados is the Barbadian Dollar (BBD). In October 2023, the Barbadian Dollar (BBD) is approximately equivalent to 0.5 United States Dollar (USD).
12. Grenada
Grenada is a country located in the southeastern part of the Caribbean Sea. As of 2023, it has a population of approximately 110,000 people. The official currency used in Grenada is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is shared by several countries in the Eastern Caribbean region. In October 2023, the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is roughly equivalent to 0.37 United States Dollar (USD).
13. Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island nation located in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea. As of 2023, it has a population of approximately 1.4 million people. The official currency used in Trinidad and Tobago is the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD). In October 2023, the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) is roughly equivalent to 0.15 United States Dollar (USD).
List of territories in Caribbean
- Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos Islands. (United Kingdom)
- Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius. (Netherlands)
- Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthélemy and Collectivity of Saint Martin (France)
- Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina (Colombia)
- Puerto Rico, United States Virgin Islands, Navassa Island (USA)
- Federal Dependencies of Venezuela and Nueva Esparta (Venezuela)
