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The Caribbean includes the Caribbean Sea as well as all of the islands located to the east of Central America, north of South America, and southeast of the Gulf of Mexico. The Caribbean region is also called the Antilles and is known as The West Indies.
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∙ 14y agoThe geologic age of the Caribbean is not known with certainty. As part of he Central American Sea, it is presumed to have been connected with the Mediterranean during the Paleozioc times (i.e.., about 540 to 250 millon years ago) and then gradually to have separated from it as the Alantic Ocean was formed, The ancient sediments overlying the seafloor of the Caribbean, as well as of the Gulf of Mexico, are about a half mile (about one kilometre) in thickness, with the upper strata reoresenting sedimens from the Mesozoic and the Cenozoic eras (from about 250 millon years ago to ... (100 of 3189 words)
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Between what two bodies of water the virgin island are located?
the Atlantic ocean and Caribbean sea
What countries are located on the caribbean plate?
The countries (or territories) in the Caribbean with active volcanoes are: Dominica Guadeloupe (France) Martinique (France) Montserrat (UK) Saba (Netherlands) St. Eustatius (Netherlands) St. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent and the Grenadines)
What continet is Cuba on?
Havana is located in Cuba which is in North America. Hope that helps!
Can diamonds be found naturally in the Caribbean?
The Caribbean is not known for its diamond resources.
Why is the Caribbean prone to hurricanes?
The Caribbean is a tropical sea with warm waters. Hurricane are topical systems that form and maintain themselves over warm water, making the Caribbean a prime location for hurricanes.
Where is Mexico located in the Caribbean sea?
Mexico is not located IN the Caribbean sea.
The west indies located in which sea?
The West Indies is located in The Caribbean Sea! :]
Where is colombo Caribbean?
it is not in the caribbean, it is located in south Äsia
What region of the US is Puerto Rico located?
It is a U.S. territory that is located in the Caribbean Sea, near the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What sea Aruba located in?
The island of Aruba is located in the Caribbean Sea and located close by the tip South America.
Caribbean is located where on the map?
The Caribbean is located between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
What islands are there in the northern Caribbean?
Bermuda, The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands are located in the Northern Caribbean. The southern Florida coast is also located in the Northern Caribbean.
Where were the plantations located?
The Caribbean
Where is Haiti on the map?
Haiti is located on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea. It shares the island with the Dominican Republic to the east.
Where are the leeward and windward islands located?
The leeward islands are located on the downwind side of a mountain or geographic feature, while the windward islands are located on the upwind side. In the Caribbean, the Leeward Islands include islands to the north and east of the chain, while the Windward Islands are located to the south and east.
Which hemisphere is the Caribbean located?
The Caribbean is located in the Western Hemisphere. The Caribbean Islands stretch from the Florida coast all the way to the northern coast of South America. All of the islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean.
Are the US virgin islands part of the Caribbean?
They are located in the Caribbean Sea, so yes, they are a part of the Caribbean.
