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Where is the west indies?
The West Indies are a group of islands nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean The islands of the West Indies are the Bahamas, and the Greater and Lesser Antilles.
Why do you think the Caribbean islands are often referred to as the Indies?
The island in the Caribbean region are often referd to as the West Indies because 'West Indies' is the collective name of these islands.
Why do you think the Caribbean islands are often referred as to the West Indies?
The island in the Caribbean region are often referd to as the West Indies because 'West Indies' is the collective name of these islands.
Why do you think the Caribbeans islands are often referred to as the West Indies?
The island in the Caribbean region are often referd to as the West Indies because 'West Indies' is the collective name of these islands.
Who discovered some islands in the Bahamas and thought he had reached the indies in 1492?
Columbus
In 1492 discovered some islands in the Bahamas and thought he had reached the Indies?
Columbus
In 1492 who discovered some islands in the Bahamas and thought he had reached the indies?
Columbus
What are the names of three of the Caribbean West Indies islands?
Dominican Republic, Haiti and Grand Bahamas.
What is the name of the largest islands of the Bahamas?
Andros Island is the largest, and is also the 5th largest in the west indies.
What archipelago lies between Florida and Haiti?
The archipelago that lies between Florida and Haiti is the Bahamas. An archipelago is a group of islands or island chain.
What is the name of islands that enclose the Caribbean sea and includes greater antilles lesser antilles and the Bahamas?
The West Indies
Where are the largest islands in the west indies located?
In the Greater Antilles at the beginning of the island chain. South of Florida.
