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What sea is Encircled by the West Indies cantral and south America and is sight of many hurricanes?
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the Carribean
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In which continent is West Indies?
the west indies is located in two contients north America and south America
Where and when do hurricanes begin?
A Hurricane is exactly the same as a Cyclone. Cyclones are in the East Indies (Indonesia & thereabouts) & Hurricanes are in the West Indies, the Carribean & the Gulf of Mexico. It is a huge depression in low pressure with massively high winds rotating around the centre.
Is North America and Iceland from the West Indies?
Iceland is not a part of the West Indies. North America contains the West Indies, which are a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea.
Is Pacific Ocean coastline in Central America or West Indies or both?
The Pacific Ocean touches the western coast of Central America, but not the West Indies. The West Indies are in the Atlantic Ocean.
What are cyclones called in west Indies?
Violent tropical storms in the western Pacific Ocean are called Typhoons. The same type of storm in the West Indies and Caribbean Sea are called hurricanes.
Is Trinidad included within the West Indies?
Trinidad is included in the West Indies however it is not situated in North America as it is on the continent of South America.
What was the purpose of the Council of the Indies?
The purpose of the Council of the Indies was to govern vast and diverse empire in America.
Who sailed for the Indies but found America?
columbus
Is Brazil in the West Indies?
it is in South America
Which country did the word hurricane originate?
winds blowing at a speed of 120km/h are known as hurricanes in USA and WEST INDIES
What countries were the legs of the triangle in the triangle trade route?
2 possible answers : Europe to Africa to America OR africa west indies america OR EUROPE TO WEST INDIES TO AMERICA
What was North and South America called before it was discovered and called America?
The indies
