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West Indies is known as the region in the Caribbean that includes the islands of the Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and many others. The term "West Indies" was historically used by European explorers who mistakenly thought they had reached India when they arrived in the Caribbean.
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Time difference between India and West Indies?
The time difference between India and West Indies is typically 9.5 hours. India is 9.5 hours ahead of West Indies.
How many people did hurricane mitch kill in west India?
No one in the West Indies was killed.
What landforms are typical int the west indies?
Typical landforms in the West Indies include volcanic mountains, coral reefs, limestone caves, and sandy beaches. The region also has valleys, plains, and coastal cliffs.
Is the atis is monocot or dicot?
The sugar apple or custard apple, known as atis in the Philippines, grows in tropical parts of the Americas and West Indies. It is a dicot plant.
What is university of west indies a common noun or a proper noun?
The University of West Indies is a proper noun, the name of an institution. A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. A proper noun is always capitalized.
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 are the west indies also known as?
caribbean islands
What sport is the british West Indies known for?
Cricket
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
Is cuba a west indies country?
No the West Indies are the group of islands in the Caribbean.
