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The name is derived from the Spanish word "cayo" meaning small island.
Cayo Hueso (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkaÊo ˈweso]) is the original Spanish name for the island of Key West. Spanish-speaking people today also use the term Cayo Hueso when referring to Key West. It literally means "the Island of Bones". It is said that the island was littered with the remains (bones) from a Native American battlefield or burial ground. The most widely accepted theory of how the name changed to Key West is that it is a false-friend anglicization of the word, on the ground that the word hueso [ˈweso]) sounds like "west" in English.[2] Other theories of how the island was named are that the name indicated that it was the westernmost Key,[3] or that the island was the westernmost Key with a reliable supply of water
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Name a archipelago in the US?
The Florida keys.
Can you see Florida from the Florida keys?
The Florida keys are in Florida. But if you mean if you can see the mainland from the keys then no, you can't.
Name three keys that unlock no doors?
Also, donkeys, musical keys, Alicia Keys, and the Florida Keys (island chain).
What is the name of a Chain of small islands Gulf of Mexico?
Florida keys
How many Cities in the Florida keys?
there is 5 cities in florida keys
Are the Florida keys a waterway?
The Florida Keys are a string of islands off the southern tip of Florida.
Name the island group southeast of Florida that a popular tourist attraction?
The Bahamas are a popular tourist attraction southeast of Florida.
What is the name of the chain islands in Florida?
The chain of islands in Florida is known as the Florida Keys. This archipelago stretches from the southeastern tip of the Florida mainland to the Dry Tortugas, encompassing about 1,700 islands. The most famous island in the Keys is Key West, known for its vibrant culture and historic significance. The Florida Keys are a popular destination for fishing, diving, and tourism.
Difference between everglades and Florida keys?
what do the everglades and the florida keys in commen
How many people live in the Florida Keys?
As of 2010, there are 73,090 living in the Florida Keys.
The islands off the southern tip of Florida are called what?
The islands off the southern tip of Florida are called the Florida Keys.
Are the Florida Keys near the Pacific Ocean?
The Florida Keys are at the Southern tip of Florida. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the East, Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico lie to the West and the Florida Straights separate the Florida Keys from the Caribbean Sea to the South.
