List of Caribbean islands
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Most of the Caribbean countries are islands in the Caribbean Sea, with only a few in inland lakes. The largest islands include Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. Some of the smallest islands are referred to as a rock or reef.
Islands are listed in alphabetical order by sovereign state. Islands with coordinates can be seen on the map linked to the right.
Antigua and Barbuda
There are 54 islands in Antigua and Barbuda. There are three main islands, the two populated islands (Antigua and Barbuda) and Redonda. There are 51 off-shore islands. The islands of the country of Antigua and Barbuda include:
Northeast Marine Management Area
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
There are about 180 islands in Belize. Some of the larger islands of Belize in the Caribbean Sea include:
Turneffe Atoll (Turneffe Islands), 116 km2 (45 sq mi), 17°20′00″N 87°52′00″W
Ambergris Group, 76.8 km2 (29.7 sq mi), 18°02′51″N 87°55′22″W
Douglas Cay, 65 km2 (25 sq mi), 17°20′00″N 87°55′00″W
Drowned Cays, 20.2 km2 (7.8 sq mi), 17°28′05″N 88°04′48″W
Hick's Cayes, 10.5 km2 (4.1 sq mi), 17°39′34″N 88°09′31″W
Lighthouse Reef, 17°18′N 87°33′W
Colombia
Several Departments of Colombia include islands in the Caribbean area.
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