It has a [[tropical]] [[climate]], and features many [[island]] groups. This makes the area a popular destination for tourists. Historically, it plays a big part in many [[pirate]] [[legend]]s, since the endless small islands created a haven for [[criminal]]s on the run, and provided many exotic locales to bury [[treasure]]. | It has a [[tropical]] [[climate]], and features many [[island]] groups. This makes the area a popular destination for tourists. Historically, it plays a big part in many [[pirate]] [[legend]]s, since the endless small islands created a haven for [[criminal]]s on the run, and provided many exotic locales to bury [[treasure]]. |