CARIBBEAN SEA


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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.