Caribbean Sea: Quick Facts

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The Caribbean Sea

Typical landscape in the Caribbean region.

Port Antonio, on the northeast coast of Jamaica.

Saint Lucia: tropical vegetation

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Map tracing the path of Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 from the Caribbean to its landfall near Atlantic City, New Jersey. The storm's track is marked with points indicating its status and wind speeds at various dates, with colored areas showing regions of heavy rainfall and snowfall in the northeastern United States. An inset map illustrates Sandy's route in relation to a blocking high-pressure system and cold air over North America.

Islands of the Caribbean Sea.

Examine how tourism contributes to the economies of various Caribbean islands

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