The document discusses the geography, culture, and diversity of the Caribbean region. It describes the islands, volcanoes, mountains, rainforests, and coral reefs that make up the Caribbean landscape. It also notes that the Caribbean is a melting pot, with tropical fruits and spices in the cuisine, percussion-driven music, and six official languages including Creole and Papiamento reflecting the region's cultural influences from indigenous, European, and African peoples.

1. Caribbean

4. What does it look like?
• Geography of the Caribbean
• Islands and Islets
• Volcanoes
• Mountains
• Rainforest
• Coral Reefs

5. Melting Pot
What is it?

6. Melting Pot
Food
• Tropical fruits and vegetables
• Spicy seasoning
• Seafood
• Rice and beans

7. Melting Pot
Music
• Percussion Instruments
–Bongo’s
–Claves
• Guitars

8. Melting Pot
Language
• Six official languages
• Creole
• Papiamento

9. Melting Pot
Religion
• Catholicism
• Christianity and slavery
• Native beliefs and
traditions

10. Caribbean Coins
What to Look For
• What country is it from?
• What is the money called?
• Language used
• National motto
• Pictures on the coin

11. Caribbean