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CARIBBEAN SEA



Part of What Ocean: The Caribbean Sea is part of the Atlantic Ocean.

Hemisphere: The Caribbean Sea is in the Western Hemisphere.

Location: The Caribbean Sea is in the Western Hemisphere, is southeast of the Gulf of Mexico, and part of the Atlantic Ocean.

Coordinates: 15° N, 75° W.

Borders:
 * Greater Antilles
 * Lesser Antilles
 * North American Countries of Panama
 * Central America

Area: 2,754,000 sq. km

Deepest Point: Cayman Trough

Maximum Depth: 25,216 ft (7,686m)

Famous Gulfs & Bays: The famous Gulf in the Caribbean Gulf of Mexico, the famous bay is the Bay of Campeche.

Climate: The Caribbean Sea has a tropical climate.

History: In 1492 Christoper Columbus sailed into the Caribbean waters on his route to India.

Interesting Facts: The Caribbean Sea is home to about 9% of the world's coral reefs. Caribbean Sea is the setting for most of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.