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The West indies is the name given to the islands, not the sea. The Sea of the Antilles was a former name for the Caribbean Sea.

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The Caribbean Island are also known as the West Indies. This occurred when Columbus explored the area. He had believed he was exploring the East Indies. When he found this was not the case he called the islands the West Indies.

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The West Indies is one. There is another name as well and I am trying to find it now but not having good luck.

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Yes, there are named islands in the Caribbean sea. Some names are the Bahamas, Aruba, Bermuda, Cuba and Puerto Rico.

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Leeward Islands

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