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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.


What sport is the british West Indies known for?

Cricket


What are the west indies also known as?

caribbean islands


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.


What other names are the West Indies known?

Caribbean islands


Who won West Indies v Ireland?

West Indies won


Explorer who discovered the islands later known as the west indies?

Columbus


What is the region known as the West Indies?

The island nations in the Gulf of Mexico.


What is another name for the Caribbean islands?

the west indiesAnswerThe West indies is the name given to the islands, not the sea. The Sea of the Antilles was a former name for the Caribbean Sea.


What is the largest indies of the west indies?

The largest nation in the West Indies is Cuba.


How many voyages did Columbus make to the west indies?

It took him, Christopher Columbus,4 voyages to the new world , the west indies


Who is the explorer who discovered the islands later known as the West Indies?

christopher columbus