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BY Ama Nunoo, 8:00am December 02, 2019,

Taking a trip to the Caribbean? Here are five things you should know about their culture

by Ama Nunoo, 8:00am December 02, 2019,
Photo: Sailing Europe

Everyone’s favorite holiday destination is probably the Caribbean. Did you know that there are over 700 islands of which 13 are independent island countries making up the Caribbean? The Islands are not one homogenous entity though they have some similarities.

The Caribbean have a distinct cultural identity and intriguing history infused with different elements from the British, West Indies, Africa and some indigenous practices peculiar to the islanders as well.

There is more to everyone’s favorite holiday destination than meet the eye with regards to their architecture, music, cuisine, and way of life.

Here are a few more reasons to visit the Caribbean that you should know:

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: December 2, 2019

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