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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 is President Of West Indies?
The West Indies is the name of a geographical region. Within this region there a many countries. Many of these countries have internal heads of state. The Queen of England heads other countries, some countries are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and others owned by the USA etc. In a nutshell consider there are many different heads of state in the West Indies. (The West Indies by the way is the Caribbean)
West indies are known as the?
CARIBBEAN
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.
What is the Michigan region?
Michigan is located in the west indies of Japan
Which region was the predominant exporter of sugar?
The Caribbean was the predominant exporter of sugar during the time of European colonization and the Atlantic slave trade. Countries like Jamaica, Barbados, and Cuba were major producers of sugar for export to Europe.
Capital of West Indies?
West Indies is a region, a collection of Caribbean islands which all have their own capital city. There used to be a West Indies Federation for a few years (in the sixties I think), with capital city Caquaramas.
What sport is the british West Indies known for?
Cricket
What are the west indies also known as?
caribbean islands
What are Caribbean island also known as?
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.
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.
