Are the Caribbean nations considered part of North America or part of South America? ... As a geo-political grouping, the Caribbean nations are independent of both North and South America. read more
The Caribbean islands, consisting of the Greater Antilles on the north and the Lesser Antilles on the south and east (including the Leeward Antilles), are part of the somewhat larger West Indies grouping, which also includes the Lucayan Archipelago (comprising the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands). read more
As a geo-political grouping, the Caribbean nations are independent of both North and South America. Culturally (languages spoken & ethnic background) some of the islands have some connections with both the North and South American nations but their interests and political goals arequite different and distinct. read more