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Caribbean Islands

The Caribbean Islands are a large group of islands that separate the Caribbean Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico. The grouping is over 2,000 miles long, and is made up of over 1,000 islands. Due to the tropical scenery, warm waters, and rich culture, the area is a popular cruise ship and vacation destination.

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Who explored the west Indies?

Christopher Columbus. He thought he had reached India and named the island "Indies" and called its inhabitants, "Indians". Later Amerigo Vespucci proved that Colombus had actually found the New Lands, and not India. The island was then renamed "West Indies".

What are 3 national symbols of Saint Lucia?

Three national symbols of Saint Lucia are the national flag, the national flower, and the national bird. The flag features a blue field with a black triangle and a yellow triangle, symbolizing the island's beauty and its African heritage. The national flower is the Heliconia, known locally as "lobster claw," representing the island's rich biodiversity. The national bird is the Saint Lucia parrot, also known as the Jacquot, which is endemic to the island and symbolizes its unique wildlife.

Is Saint Lucia named after a saint?

St Lucia is known for its beaches, reef-diving sites, luxury resorts and fishing villages, rainforest trails and waterfalls

What are the fruits of Martinique?

Due to the tropical climate, there are many fruits which grow in Martinique. Some of those fruits are bananas, mangoes, pineapple, and guava.

What languages are spoken in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Martinique is still part of France. People from martinique speak a dialect of French and a mix language called a creole language.

So people from france go to martinique will not understand their language so well what the people say in Martinique. Some people in Martinique speak English but English is not their main language

The official language of Martinique is French

french and creol


Yes, and Creole French is also widely spoken in addition. La Martinique is a French oversea region.
As Martinique is part of France, the people there speak French, although the accent can be hard for non-native speakers to understand as it can be a mix of French and Creole.
The official language in Martinique is French, (Martinique is an overseas department of France) although most people speak Antillian Creole, a language based on French.
Yes people in Martinique speak French although a couple people speak English. There also something called Martinique Creole
The inhabitants of Martinique are French citizens with full political and legal rights. Martinique sends four deputies to the French National Assembly and two senators to the French Senate. So the speak french
French :] It's one of the French Caribbean islands, or 'Les Antilles Françaises'
French and Antillean Creole
French
French

What fruit is grown in Saint Lucia?

Bananas, Guava, Mango, Oranges,Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Avocado, Coconut, Mamoncillo (also known as Chenet or Spanish Lime), Pomegranate, Sweetsop (Sugar Apple), soursop, Glaze Apple, Star Apple (a.k.a. Five Fingers), Gooseberry, Tamarind, Sea Grapes,

the main crops are banana, coconuts
bananas

What is the flying time from Saint Lucia to Manchester?

If you are on a charter flight going directly to the Lesser Antilles your flight would take about seven and half hours, and even on a charter you might touch down at Barbados and either refuel or be shuttled to a smaller aircraft. Scheduled airlines will take longer because you will change aircraft somewhere in the Caribbean or Miami. Some flights from Manchester will even route you through JFK (New York).

What is the national dish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saltfish & breadfruit
Saltfish and breadfruit
The official national dish of St Vincent and the Grenadines is Roast Breadfruit and fried Jackfish. Unofficially it is Roast Breadfruit and saltfish which is locally called 'bouljou'.
Roasted Breadfruit and Fried Jack Fish is the national dish of St. Vincent. The island holds a Breadfruit festival every August.
Roasted Breadfruit and Jackfish

What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The island of Saint Kitts has a land area of 176 sq km (68 sq mi). The island of Nevis has a land area of 93 sq km (36 sq mi). The total area of the country of Saint Kitts and Nevis is 269 sq km (104 sq mi).

When did Saint Vincent and the Grenadines get their independence?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gained independence on 27th October 1979
1979

What are the names of the water bodies surrounding Saint Lucia?

Saint Kitts and Nevis are situated in the northeastern Caribbean Sea.

How long is Saint Lucia?

239 square miles, but that's area not width.

What is the capital of Saint Martin?

For the French side, it's Marigot. And for the Dutch side, it's Phillipsburg. I go there from New York(home) every spring break with my family so i know a fair amount about it.

How many nautical miles from Saint Lucia to Grenada?

The distance between the above places is approximately equal to 113 nautical miles. To convert miles to nautical miles, multiply the miles by 0.86. This is point to point straight distance. The actual distance will change according to the route.

What is the motto of Curacao?

"Aruba Dushi Tera" is the national anthem of Aruba.

Specifically, the text of the anthem is in the local language called Papiamento. The title translates as "Aruba, precious country." The song has been the national anthem since March 18, 1976.

What country is St Lucia Villas located in?

Saint Lucia is a Caribbean island near the North American continent.

It is not on a continent. Saint Lucia is an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean.
Saint Lucia is part of the North American continent. Caribbean tourism in the last few decades has made the island economically stable and well known.
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Saint Lucia is a Caribbean island near the North American continent.
St.Lucia is not on a continent it is one of the Caribbean Islands in the Caribbean Sea.

Do you need a passport to travel from the US to saint Lucia?

No, you do not need a passport to travel to the US Virgin Islands.

This information is available from the US Virgin Island's official website http://www.usvitourism.vi/

How long is the flight from Chicago IL to Saint Lucia?

The average flight time is 5 hours, 43 minutes.

This is only an approximation and flight times are likely to vary. Your airline will provide you with a flight time when you book a flight.