What Caribbean island is called the Nature Island?

Dominica has been nicknamed the “Nature Isle of the Caribbean” for its natural environment. It is the youngest island in the Lesser Antilles, and in fact it is still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity, as evidenced by the world’s second-largest hot spring, called Boiling Lake.

Which Caribbean island has the best nature?

Best Caribbean islands for nature lovers

  • Anguilla.
  • Dominica.
  • Curacao.
  • Grenada.
  • St. Lucia.
  • Cuba.
  • Nevis.
  • Tobago.

What Caribbean island is 2/3 a nature park?

The Virgin Islands National Park is an American national park preserving about 60% of the land area of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands, as well as more than 5,500 acres (2,226 ha; 9 sq mi) of adjacent ocean, and nearly all of Hassel Island, just off the Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas harbor.

What is the greenest Caribbean island?

Nevis
As part of this edition of Caribbean Journal’s Country in Focus feature, we take a look at the island of Nevis, which is moving to the forefront of the Caribbean’s green sector, with a drive in both eco-tourism and green energy.

What is the official language of Dominican Republic?

Spanish
Dominican Republic/Official languages

What language is spoken in Dominica?

English
Dominica/Official languages

Where is the most beautiful water in the Caribbean?

16 Best Beaches in the Caribbean

  • Negril Beach, Jamaica.
  • Saline Beach, St.
  • Eagle Beach, Aruba.
  • Bávaro Beach, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
  • Grand Anse, Grenada.
  • Half Moon Bay, Antigua. Half Moon Bay, Antigua.
  • Crane Beach, Barbados. Crane Beach.
  • The Baths, British Virgin Islands. The Baths, British Virgin Islands.

What is the most beautiful country in the Caribbean?

Caribbean: the most beautiful islands

  • Dominican Republic.
  • Bahamas.
  • Dutch Antilles.
  • Barbados.
  • Jamaica.
  • Puerto Rico.
  • Antigua.
  • Barbuda.

What Caribbean island has the best waterfalls?

Let us take you through some of the best tropical waterfalls in the Caribbean.

  • La Mina Falls, Puerto Rico.
  • Trafalgar Falls, Dominica.
  • YS Falls, Jamaica.
  • Somerset Falls, Jamaica.
  • Belaine Falls, St.
  • Titou Gorge, Dominica.
  • Dunn’s River Waterfall, Jamaica.
  • Concord Falls, Grenada.

What is the most mountainous island in the Caribbean?

island of Hispaniola
Home to Pico Duarte, the highest summit in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic can be found on the island of Hispaniola, the most mountainous Caribbean island.

What is the most beautiful island in Caribbean?

The Most Beautiful Islands in the Caribbean

  • Getty. Jamaica. Many people use Jamaica as their entry into the Caribbean, whether its for a food crawl or an exclusive trip to GoldenEye (one of our favorite small resorts in the world).
  • Getty. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

What is the safest Caribbean island to visit?

Montserrat
Montserrat, nicknamed “The Emerald Isle of the Caribbean” both for its terrain and the heritage of its inhabitants, is a British territory in the Leeward Islands and it is considered to be the safest island in the Caribbean, with its last recorded murder occurring in 2008.

Is Dominica rich or poor?

Dominica is one of the poorest of the Caribbean countries. Its economy is dependent upon agriculture, which is intermittently destroyed by hurricanes. Attempts to diversify have had some success, with a growing tourism industry and a small offshore financial sector.

What island has the clearest water?

1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.

Which Caribbean island has the prettiest beaches?

What island has the most waterfalls?

Hawaii
Hawaii has more than 100 waterfalls throughout the islands. Some are famous and are easy to get to while others are hidden away and only accessible by hiking or taking a helicopter ride. What is the tallest waterfall in Hawaii? Located on Molokai, Olo’upena Falls is Hawaii’s tallest waterfall.