Difference between revisions of "Caribbean Sea"
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| − | The '''Caribbean Sea''' is a body of water bounded by the [[Atlantic Ocean]] and the [[Gulf of Mexico]] to the east and west, and North and South America. | + | The '''Caribbean Sea''' is a body of water bounded by the [[Atlantic Ocean]] and the [[Gulf of Mexico]] to the east and west, and [[North America|North]] and [[South America]]. |
| − | It has a [[tropical]] [[climate]], and features many [[island]] groups. This makes the area a popular destination for | + | 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]]. |
[[category:Seas]] | [[category:Seas]] | ||
Revision as of 14:29, May 17, 2007
The Caribbean Sea is a body of water bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico to the east and west, and North and South America.
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 legends, since the endless small islands created a haven for criminals on the run, and provided many exotic locales to bury treasure.