All of the Caribbean islands use the metric system. For example, speed limit signs are in kilometers per hour, gasoline is sold by the liter, and temperatures are measured on the Celsius scale. Also, unless you're staying at an all-inclusive resort, chances are you'll need to tip people who assist you, including the waiters and waitresses in restaurants and taxi drivers. This section offers a series of conversion charts that'll help you while traveling throughout the Caribbean.

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