Caribbean

The most interesting facts about Mexico, from ancient civilisations home to the world’s largest pyramid to its sinking capital city.

The most interesting facts about Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, from the playground of the ultra-wealthy to the Gem of the Antilles.

The most interesting facts about Saint Kitts & Nevis, from US founding father Alexander Hamilton to a local stew known as “goat water”.

The most interesting facts about Antigua and Barbuda, from pink-sand beaches to a mountain renamed in honour of President Obama.

The most interesting facts about the Dominican Republic, from cars that appear to roll uphill to fossils preserved in amber.

The most interesting facts about Grenada, from the world’s first underwater sculpture park to the local legend of a bottomless lake.

The most interesting facts about Trinidad and Tobago, from the world’s hottest chilli pepper to the first black winner of Miss Universe.

The most interesting facts about Saint Lucia, from the world’s only drive-in volcano to the sole country named specifically after a woman.

The most interesting facts about Cuba, from its infamous leftist revolution to the bee hummingbird – the world’s smallest bird.

The most interesting facts about Jamaica, from the world’s fastest human to a religious movement that worships a former Ethiopian emperor.

The most interesting facts about Dominica, from a frog known as the “mountain chicken” to the world’s second-largest boiling lake.

The most interesting facts about Barbados, from the world’s oldest rum to the home of Rihanna and some of the world’s best cricketers.

The most interesting facts about Haiti, from the world’s first black-led republic to the birth of a unique religion and the origin of zombies.

From violent volcanoes, immense lakes and a fascinating history, these are the most interesting facts about Nicaragua.