The Caribbean is a region known for its vibrant cultures, diverse cuisines, and beautiful landscapes. Here is an overview of the population, national dish, main business, and national fruit for some of the Caribbean islands.
1. Jamaica
- Population: Approximately 2.9 million
- National Dish: Ackee and Saltfish
- Main Business: Tourism
- National Fruit: Ackee
2. Cuba
- Population: Approximately 11.3 million
- National Dish: Ropa Vieja
- Main Business: Tobacco and Sugar Production
- National Fruit: Mango
3. Dominican Republic
- Population: Approximately 11 million
- National Dish: La Bandera (rice, beans, and meat)
- Main Business: Tourism and Agriculture
- National Fruit: Mango
4. Puerto Rico
- Population: Approximately 3.2 million
- National Dish: Arroz con Gandules
- Main Business: Manufacturing and Services
- National Fruit: Pineapple
5. Haiti
- Population: Approximately 11.5 million
- National Dish: Griot (fried pork)
- Main Business: Agriculture
- National Fruit: Mango
6. Trinidad and Tobago
- Population: Approximately 1.4 million
- National Dish: Callaloo
- Main Business: Oil and Gas Industry
- National Fruit: Chaconia (which is actually the national flower, but fruit like mango are also celebrated)
7. Bahamas
- Population: Approximately 400,000
- National Dish: Conch Fritters
- Main Business: Tourism and Finance
- National Fruit: Ackee (considered a delicacy)
8. Barbados
- Population: Approximately 287,000
- National Dish: Cou-cou and Flying Fish
- Main Business: Tourism and Financial Services
- National Fruit: Grapefruit
9. Saint Lucia
- Population: Approximately 183,000
- National Dish: Green Fig and Saltfish
- Main Business: Tourism
- National Fruit: Banana
10. Grenada
- Population: Approximately 113,000
- National Dish: Oil Down
- Main Business: Tourism and Agriculture
- National Fruit: Nutmeg (though technically a spice, it’s a key agricultural product)
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Population: Approximately 110,000
- National Dish: Callaloo Soup
- Main Business: Agriculture and Tourism
- National Fruit: Breadfruit
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Population: Approximately 97,000
- National Dish: Fungee and Pepperpot
- Main Business: Tourism
- National Fruit: Black Pineapple
- Dominica
- Population: Approximately 74,000
- National Dish: Mountain Chicken (frog legs)
- Main Business: Agriculture and Eco-Tourism
- National Fruit: Soursop
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Population: Approximately 53,000
- National Dish: Goat Water
- Main Business: Tourism and Agriculture
- National Fruit: Mango
- Montserrat
- Population: Approximately 5,000
- National Dish: Goat Water
- Main Business: Tourism
- National Fruit: Banana
- British Virgin Islands
- Population: Approximately 30,000
- National Dish: Fish and Fungi
- Main Business: Tourism and Financial Services
- National Fruit: Mango
- US Virgin Islands
- Population: Approximately 106,000
- National Dish: Fish and Fungi
- Main Business: Tourism
- National Fruit: Mango
- Cayman Islands
- Population: Approximately 66,000
- National Dish: Turtle Stew
- Main Business: Tourism and Financial Services
- National Fruit: Coconut
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Population: Approximately 38,000
- National Dish: Conch Salad
- Main Business: Tourism
- National Fruit: Guava
- Anguilla
- Population: Approximately 15,000
- National Dish: Turtling
- Main Business: Tourism
- National Fruit: Mango
This extended summary highlights the rich variety of cultures, economies, and culinary practices that characterize the Caribbean islands, showcasing their uniqueness and vibrancy.