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The IJK Review Sheet
 * 1) Cuba- The Republic of Cuba is an island country in the Caribbean. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country capital. Cuba remained a territory of Spain until the Spanish–American War ended in 1898, and gained formal independence from the U.S. in 1902. In Cuba, they speak Spanish. Cuba is home to over 11 million people and is the most populous island nation in the Caribbean, as well as the largest by area. Cuba remained a Spanish possession for almost 400 years (1511–1898), with an economy based on plantation agriculture, mining, and the export of sugar, and coffee to Europe and later to North America.


 * 1) Haiti- Haiti is a country situated on the western third of the island of Hispaniola and the smaller islands of La Gonâve, the Dominican Republic shares Hispaniola with Haiti. Its total land area is 10,714 square miles (27,750 square km) and its capital is Port-au-Prince on the main island of Hispaniola. The government of the Haiti was the republic with an elected government. In 1697, Haiti become French colony.


 * 1) Dominican Republic- The Dominican Republic covers the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. The capital city is Santo Domingo, located on the south coast of the island. Both by area and population, the Dominican Republic is the second largest Caribbean nation (after Cuba), with 48,442 square kilometres (18,704 sq mi) and an estimated 10 million people. Spanish is the official language in Dominican Republic. But English is widely spoken in major cities. The country become independent in 1821

> 1,841 sq miles, thought to be originally named Arawakas witch means home of the hummingbird, Christopher Columbus encountered the island on his third voyage but it was settled long before that, remained Spanish until 1797, economy is base off oil and natural gasses. 10.Curacao- off the Venezuelan coast, various forms of cacti, known for its coral reefs used for diving, the southern coast offers remarkably calm waters temperatures are relatively constant through out the year, obtained self government in 1954, 11.Aruba- part of the abc island chain, 101,484 inhabitants, 69sq miles lies outside the hurricane belt, home to the Aruba island rattle snake, flat and river less, known for is amazing beaches on the western coast, the eastern side is more battered by the ocean. 12.Barbados: 13.Grenada: 14.St. Martin:
 * 1) Puerto Rico- The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean Sea, about 1,000 mi east-southeast of Miami. Puerto Rico has a mountainous, tropical ecosystem with very little flat land and few mineral resources. Puerto Rico's governor is elected directly for a four-year term. In Puerto Rico they mostly speak Spanish and English. The capital and the largest city is San Juan. In Puerto Rico, residents of Puerto Rico lack voting representation in Congress and do not participate in presidential elections. As U.S. citizens, Puerto Ricans are subject to military service and most federal laws. Residents of the Commonwealth pay no federal income tax on locally generated earnings, but Puerto Rican government income-tax rates are set at a level that closely parallels federal-plus-state levies on the mainland.
 * 1) Jamaica- Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, 234 kilometres (146 mi) in length and as much as 80 kilometres (50 mi) in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. The largest area is called Kingston and is it the country’s capital. There are 2 main languages spoken here which are English and Patois. Jamaica is filled with beaches, but be aware as some may not be family-friendly. The island has a lot of sightseeing and the weather is warm and topical throughout the island and on the shore lines too. Every year in Jamaica there is a popular event called a Carnival. And this is a festive occasion and totally unlike the carnivals in the United States. This Carnival normally goes on for a week and is celebrated with masquerades, steel pan bands and other events. It is more related to what a parade is here, but it is much longer.
 * 2) Cayman Islands- The Cayman Island is a British Overseas Territory located in western Caribbean Sea. The territory comprises the three island of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman, located south of Cube and northwest of Jamaica. In 1670, England captured the Cayman Islands, taking control of them, as well as Jamaica. Through the Treaty of Madrid, the islands ceded to England. The English governed the Cayman Islands and Jamaica as one colony until 1962, when Jamaica became independent. At that time, the Cayman Islands became separate, gaining the status of a British Overseas territory.
 * 3) Trinidad- the southernmost island in the Caribbean
 * 1) Tobago- located right outside the hurricane belt, means tobacco in English, 116 sq miles, and population consists of mostly African decent, very hilly and no dormant volcanoes, highest point is 1804ft. a tropical climate, coral reefs have been damaged.
 * 2) Bonaire- part of the abc island chain, economy mostly based on tourism, 111sq miles 49 inhabitants per sq km, ringed by a coral reef witch is declared a marine sanctuary, the island is famed by its flamingos, home to saint James school of medicine
 * Island Country in the Lesser Antilles island chain
 * 21 miles long and 14 miles wide
 * It is situated in the North Atlantic, it’s too far east of the Caribbean Sea
 * The island was first claimed by Spain in 1400s to 1500s
 * Then the Spanish left and the Portuguese came in 1536 and then left as well
 * Finally, England settled the island and it became a British Colony
 * Its original name that was given by the natives was Ichirouganaim
 * Most believe that the Spanish gave the island the name, “Los Barbudos” which then formed to Barbados
 * The official language is English with regional languages like Bajan
 * They recognize the monarchy of England as their monarchy
 * Queen Elizabeth II is seen as their Head of State
 * They have been an independent country since November 30th, 1966
 * Their capital and main city is Bridgetown
 * The majority of religions practiced are some form of Christianity
 * Cricket is very popular
 * Netball is popular with women
 * Basketball is another popular sport, as well as golf
 * They have national Rihanna day!!!!
 * It is an island country that is made up of the island of Grenada and six other smaller islands
 * Located in the southeastern Caribbean Sea
 * Produces a large number of nutmeg and mace crops, so it’s nicknamed the “island of spice”
 * It’s 133 sq. miles in size
 * Has a population of 110,000 people
 * Capital is St. George’s
 * The official language is English
 * The English first tried to settle Grenada in early 1600s, but failed
 * Then the French came in the mid-1600s and settled Grenada until it was captured from them by the British in the mid-1700s
 * The French named the island(s) “La Grenade” which then turned into Grenada
 * The island recognizes the British monarchy and names Queen Elizabeth II their Head of State
 * Finally, Grenada was given their independence from British control in 1974
 * The majority of the religion practiced is a form of Christianity
 * The local dialect is Patois
 * Influences on the culture come from the French, African and Indian cultures because the first settlers on the island were of those cultures
 * Located in the northeast Caribbean
 * The island is divided between France and the Kingdom of the Netherlands
 * The Dutch side has a larger population than the French side
 * The main cities for the island are, Philipsburg for the Dutch side and Marigot for the French side
 * The island was originally claimed by Spain in the late 1400s
 * Then the French came in the early 1600s
 * Then the Dutch also came in the early 1600s and began to start colonies
 * After that the island went back and forth between the French, Dutch and the English until finally the sides of the French and Dutch were established
 * The official languages are French for the French side and English/Dutch for the Dutch side
 * Also, there are many local dialects spoken by the natives

15.St. Lucia:
 * The official language is English with local dialects of St. Lucian Creole French
 * Its name comes from “Saint Lucy of Syracuse” that was given to the island by the French and then it turned into Saint Lucia
 * The capital of the island is the city of Castries
 * The English had control of the island in the 1660s after the French had originally settled it
 * The French and English battled over who had control of the island for many years after the English tried to take control in 1660s
 * Finally the English took full control of the island in 1814 (early 1800s)
 * Then they recognized England’s monarchy and Queen Elizabeth II as their Head of State
 * The most mountainous island out of all of the Caribbean islands