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It is now called Indonesia.
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What are the dutch east indies called now?
It is now called Indonesia.
What was the name of Indonesia before independence?
The Dutch East Indies. The Dutch East Indies.
Why are the Caribbean islands called the west lndies?
Columbus called these islands the Indiesbecause he thought he had finally reached Asia (and the East Indies). Spain, when Columbus' mistake was discovered, (pardon the pun) renamed them the West Indies, to distinguish them from the Spice Islands in the Pacific Ocean, (the East Indies) which we now call Indonesia.
What were and where were the East Indies?
The East Indies usually refers to Indonesia. Historically it was India, now it sometimes is used to refer to Southeast Asia.
Are The Caribbean Islands are also known as the East Indies?
No. The area referred to as the "Caribbean Islands" is generally a part of the "West Indies". The area formerly known as the "East Indies" is now known as Indonesia.
Why are the Caribbean's islands called the west Indies?
Columbus explored the ares for several months, convinced he had found the East Indies, the islands off the coast of Asia.When finding it was not the east indies he named it the west indies.
Why are the Caribbeans island called the west indies?
Columbus explored the ares for several months, convinced he had found the East Indies, the islands off the coast of Asia.When finding it was not the east indies he named it the west indies.
What is the South East Asian island controlled by dutch called?
dutch east indies
What was Indonesia's original name?
It was called the Dutch East Indies.
Where were the East Indies located?
The East Indies are Indonesia.
Why filipino called indio by the Spaniards?
Indio meant native of the Indies. Look up West and East Indies.
Why are the Caribbean islands called the west islanders?
Columbus explored the ares for several months, convinced he had found the East Indies, the islands off the coast of Asia.When finding it was not the east indies he named it the west indies.
