Introduction
I am sure you hear about how many planes and boats used to disappear in the Bermuda, but what exactly is the Bermuda? And no, it is not a triangle (Although the region known as the Bermuda Triangle does exist.) It is an island that is a part of the Caribbean. (Think Pirates of the Caribbean .) Before we begin with the specifics of the Bermuda as an island in the Caribbean, we must understand what it means to be part of the Caribbean. So, what is it? As stated by the Virtual Caribbean Library, “the term Circum-Caribbean is a geographic term that refers to the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and the surrounding coastal regions.” Sometimes, two entirely different regions within the Caribbean as given the name not because of geographical regions, but rather due to the fact they may share unique cultural heritage. An example of this is actually Bermuda! It became a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in 2003, despite not even being in the Caribbean region at all. As such, the Bermuda