At home and abroad, Caribbean people are as passionate about their music: whether it is soca or reggae, salsa or meringue; their foods: whether roti or lambi; about their cricket, soccer and track teams. And because they take politics so seriously, they are also quite passionate about their flags. There's a great deal one can learn about people, their hopes and their values, through the symbols they honor. The links below provide short and painless introductions to the people of the Caribbean islands through their flags, history and other aspects of their culture. If you are planning a trip to one of the islands, this is a great place to get started.