Caribbean

Definition

The Caribbean is a region consisting of islands located southeast of North America and north of South America. It's known for its diverse cultures influenced by indigenous peoples, African slaves, European colonizers, and immigrants.

Related terms

Columbian Exchange: This term describes widespread transfer between Americas (including Caribbean) and Old World (Europe) following Columbus' voyages which included plants, animals, diseases etc.

Plantation Economy: A type economic system common in Caribbean colonies where large-scale farms called plantations produced crops using slave labor.

Creole Languages: These are stable natural languages developed from mixture several different languages, often seen in Caribbean due to its diverse cultural influences.