The number of countries in the Caribbean can vary depending on how one defines the region. However, there are typically around 13 to 14 sovereign island nations in the Caribbean, along with several dependent territories and overseas regions. Some of the independent Caribbean countries include:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- The Bahamas
- Barbados
- Cuba
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
Additionally, there are numerous smaller islands and territories in the Caribbean that are governed by other countries, such as the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands.