Caribbean map with countries
See a detailed Caribbean map with countries islands and territories clearly labeled with names and flags. This interactive Caribbean map shows all major island groups including the Greater Antilles Lesser Antilles and the Lucayan Archipelago. It highlights independent nations and overseas territories across the Caribbean Sea so you can easily understand where each country and island is located.
Zoom and drag the Caribbean map to explore the region then click any marker to see the country name and select Explore for the full guide.
Where is the Caribbean located on the map?
The Caribbean is located between North America and South America, east of Central America. It includes the Caribbean Sea and hundreds of islands stretching from the Bahamas in the north to Trinidad and Tobago near the coast of South America.
How the Caribbean is geographically classified
The Caribbean is commonly classified as a distinct geographic and cultural region of the Americas. It includes the Caribbean Sea and surrounding islands which are typically grouped into the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles and the Lucayan Archipelago. The ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao are located in the southern Caribbean near the coast of South America and are often referenced separately due to their geography.
Countries in the Caribbean
All Caribbean countries and territories are shown on the map above including independent nations and overseas territories. The Caribbean is made up of over 25 countries and territories in total, ranging in size from large islands like Cuba and Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) to smaller nations such as Saint Kitts and Nevis or Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Some are sovereign nations while others remain linked to former colonial powers. For example, Martinique is a French overseas department and the Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory. The region’s languages include English, Spanish, French, Dutch and various Creole dialects.
Caribbean subregions
The Caribbean is often divided into smaller groups based on geography and culture. Understanding these subregions helps make sense of how diverse and connected the islands truly are.
Greater Antilles
The Greater Antilles include the larger islands in the northwest part of the Caribbean.
- Cuba
- Jamaica
- Hispaniola (shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic)
- Puerto Rico
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Havanna, Cuba
Lesser Antilles
The Lesser Antilles stretch in a long arc along the eastern Caribbean. They’re often split into two parts:
- Leeward Islands: includes Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis and other islands
- Windward Islands: includes Saint Lucia, Dominica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and other islands
Antigua and Barbuda
Lucayan Archipelago
The Lucayan Archipelago lies just north of the Caribbean Sea and is often included in the Caribbean region, especially when it comes to travel and tourism.
Bahamas
ABC Islands
The ABC Islands are a small group of Caribbean islands located just off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean. They are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and consist of:
Aruba
