Geography
Caribbean Regional Quiz
Sun, sea, and serious trivia — how well do you know the Caribbean islands?
Sun, sea, and serious trivia — how well do you know the Caribbean islands?
The Caribbean Sea spans approximately 2.75 million square kilometers and is dotted with over 7,000 islands, though only a small fraction are inhabited. From Cuba, the largest island at 109,884 square kilometers, to tiny coral atolls barely above sea level, the Caribbean is a region of extraordinary diversity. Its history encompasses indigenous Taino and Carib peoples, European colonization, the transatlantic slave trade, sugar plantations, piracy, and the establishment of dozens of independent nations and territories. Today, the Caribbean is known for its vibrant music, cuisine, cricket culture, carnival traditions, and stunning natural beauty, while facing modern challenges from hurricanes and climate change.
The Caribbean region has over 7,000 islands but only about 2% are inhabited, creating one of the world's most diverse and culturally rich archipelagos.
Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.
You'll discover which Caribbean nation was the first independent Black republic, why the region's hurricane season is so devastating, how sugarcane and slavery shaped centuries of history, the origins of reggae and carnival, and the staggering economic disparities between Caribbean nations.
The Caribbean has 13 sovereign island nations plus additional territories belonging to the US, UK, France, and the Netherlands. The wider Caribbean region encompasses about 28 political entities in total.
The Greater Antilles are the four largest islands (Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico) containing about 90% of the region's land area. The Lesser Antilles are the arc of smaller islands from the Virgin Islands to Trinidad and Tobago.
European colonialism brought sugar plantation economies and the forced transportation of approximately 5 million enslaved Africans, while nearly destroying indigenous populations. This legacy shapes the region's languages, religions, demographics, and economies to this day.
Last updated: April 2026