Where is Hispaniola located?
Q: Where is Hispaniola located?
A: Hispaniola is located in the Caribbean Sea.
Q: What is the size of Hispaniola compared to other West Indies islands?
A: Hispaniola is the second largest island (after Cuba) of the West Indies.
Q: What countries currently occupy Hispaniola?
A: The Republic of Haiti occupies the western three-eighths, while the Dominican Republic occupies the rest of Hispaniola.
Q: Are there any other Caribbean islands that are split between two countries?
A: Yes, the other Caribbean island that is split between two countries is Saint Martin.
Q: How does the location of Hispaniola compare to Cuba and Puerto Rico?
A: Hispaniola is located east of Cuba and west of Puerto Rico.
Q: What is the significance of Hispaniola having two countries occupying it?
A: It is one of two Caribbean islands in which there are two countries sharing its territory.
Q: What is the West Indies?
A: The West Indies is a region that includes the Caribbean islands and the surrounding coasts.