Global Education and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

CARICOM was established on July 4, 1973, with the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas.

Cuba is not a member of CARICOM.

The primary goal of CARICOM is to promote economic cooperation and integration among its member states.

Jamaica has the largest population among CARICOM countries, with approximately 2.9 million people.

Montserrat has the smallest population among CARICOM countries, with approximately 5,000 people.

The official language of CARICOM is English.

The Bahamas has the highest GDP per capita among CARICOM countries, with approximately $35,000.

Haiti has the lowest GDP per capita among CARICOM countries, with approximately $1,200.

The main economic activity in CARICOM countries is services, which account for approximately 70% of GDP.

Trinidad and Tobago is the largest exporter of goods among CARICOM countries, with approximately $10 billion in exports.

Jamaica is the largest importer of goods among CARICOM countries, with approximately $7 billion in imports.

The main export product of CARICOM countries is oil, which accounts for approximately 50% of total exports.

The main import product of CARICOM countries is food, which accounts for approximately 20% of total imports.

Poverty is the main challenge facing CARICOM countries, with approximately 20% of the population living in poverty.

The main goal of CARICOM's education policy is to improve access to education for all citizens.