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Caribbean Sea facts for kids

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The Caribbean Sea is a warm, tropical sea. It is located in the center of the Caribbean region. This large body of water is actually part of the Atlantic Ocean. You can find it southeast of the Gulf of Mexico. The Caribbean Sea is famous for its many beautiful islands. These islands are very popular with tourists from all over the world. People love to visit because of the sunny, tropical weather.

Exploring the Caribbean Sea

A Rich History

Long ago, in 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed to this region. He discovered a group of islands in the Caribbean. At first, he thought he had reached a different part of the world. Because of this, he named the islands the ‘West Indies’. Later, people realized he had found a whole new region. It was full of amazing natural resources.

The name ‘Caribbean’ came from an Amerindian tribe. This tribe was called the Caribs. That is how this beautiful sea got its name: the Caribbean Sea.

Size and Depth

The Caribbean Sea is very large. It covers an area of about 1,063,000 square miles (2,754,000 square kilometers). It stretches from Mexico all the way to the borders of South America.

This sea is also incredibly deep. Its deepest point is believed to be over 25,220 feet (7,686 meters) down! This makes it one of the lowest points on Earth. It also makes the Caribbean Sea one of the deepest seas in the world.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Mar Caribe para niños

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