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] The Caribbean (Spanish: Caribe; French: Caraïbe; Dutch: Caraïben; Portuguese: Caribe or Caraíbas) is a region of the Americas consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (most of which enclose the sea), and the surrounding coasts. Located southeast of Northern America, east of Central America, and to the north and west of South America, the Caribbean is usually considered a subregion of North America.
Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the area comprises more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cayes. The West Indies, in contrast to the East Indies in southeast Asia, consist of the Antilles, divided into the larger Greater Antilles which bound the sea on the north and the Lesser Antilles on the east, and the Bahamas which are northeast of the sea. Bermuda lies much further to the north in the Atlantic Ocean and is sometimes included in the West Indies. Geopolitically, the West Indies are organized into 28 territories including sovereign states, overseas departments, and dependencies. At one time, there was a short-lived country called the Federation of the West Indies composed of ten English-speaking Caribbean territories.
The name "Caribbean" is named after the Caribs, one of the dominant Amerindian groups in the region at the time of European contact during the late 15th century. The analogous "West Indies" originates from Christopher Columbus' idea that he had landed in the Indies (then meaning all of south and east Asia) when he had actually reached the Americas. The Spanish term Antillas was commonly assigned to the newly discovered lands; stemming from this, "Sea of the Antilles" is a common alternate name for the Caribbean Sea in various European languages.
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LAST MINUTE CARIBBEAN SALE! 7 Night Cruises from $349* 10 Night Cruises from $599* Call now and get up to a 6 Category Upgrade
TravelDepartmen (TravelDepartment) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:25:42 -0000
LAST MINUTE CARIBBEAN SALE! 7 Night Cruises from $349* 10 Night Cruises from $599* Call now and get up to a 6 Category Upgrade
The Last Samurai Tom Cruise / Ken Watanabe 2 Disc Full Screen Edition MMS: http://bit.ly/zApDS + 2 Pirates of the Caribbean & Van Helsing
CaptDonna (Capt Donna) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:25:34 -0000
The Last Samurai Tom Cruise / Ken Watanabe 2 Disc Full Screen Edition MMS: http://bit.ly/zApDS + 2 Pirates of the Caribbean & Van Helsing
oh hell no I am not waitn outside in the cold. goin to caribbean spot to get it poppn.
chattymorena (Chantney Rense) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:21:48 -0000
oh hell no I am not waitn outside in the cold. goin to caribbean spot to get it poppn.
Wants to watch pirates of the caribbean.
taylorawelch (Taylor Welch) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:19:54 -0000
Wants to watch pirates of the caribbean.
Tropical Weather: Hurricane Center monitoring storms in the Atlantic and the Caribbean http://bit.ly/ef9iR o_O
cupper2626jorda (Jordan Cupper) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:18:40 -0000
Tropical Weather: Hurricane Center monitoring storms in the Atlantic and the Caribbean http://bit.ly/ef9iR o_O
Enjoy St Vincent with best sailing and diving in the Caribbean. http://budurl.com/bbsv It cannot be spoiled...interested?
WPGproperty (Edward Kirwan) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:17:05 -0000
Enjoy St Vincent with best sailing and diving in the Caribbean. http://budurl.com/bbsv It cannot be spoiled...interested?
Avian Eyes - A conservation organization located on St. Vincent and the Grenidines. Includes descriptions of birding sites and a trip report.
Birding in Cuba - Includes list of endemics and photos.
Birds of Aruba - Bird highlights, birding sites, checklist, trip reports, field guide recommendations, trip reports, photos, and tourist resources.
Meta Description: [ The web site for Aruba-bound birders, tourist, honeymooners, business travelers, families, and everyone who enjoys birding. A place to find everything you need to know about birding on Aruba and Aruba birds and birding hotspots. ]
Bonaire Birdwatching - Overview of birds and birding opportunities on Bonaire.
Caribbean Countries Birding Comparisons - Summary of families, species, endemics, and specialties for 21 Caribbean nations.
Cayman Brac - Birds - Brief information on the birds of the island, with images and a few species accounts.
Meta Description: [ Recreation on Cayman Brac includes bird watching, diving and nature tours. The Brac has a particular interest in promoting eco-tourism and remains one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean. ]
FlaBirding - Florida and Bahama Birding - E-mail list about birding in Florida and the Bahamas and all related topics, including environmental issues, dragonflies, and pelagic trip announcements.
Meta Description: [ FlaBirding: Florida and Bahama Birding ]
Turks and Caicos Bird Watching - Brief information and links.
Meta Description: [ Turks and Caicos Islands bird watching in the British West Indies is similar to bird watching in the Bahamas but there are different species of birds to see on less developed island like Salt Cay ]
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