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The West Indies is a region of the Caribbean Basin and North Atlantic Ocean that includes the many islands and island nations of the Antilles and the Lucayan Archipelago.
After the first of the voyages of Christopher Columbus to the Americas, Europeans began to use the term West Indies to differentiate that region from the Indies (South Asia and Southeast Asia).
From the 17th through the 19th century, the European colonial territories of the West Indies were the French West Indies, British West Indies, the Danish West Indies, the Netherlands Antilles (Dutch West Indies), and the Spanish West Indies.
In 1916, Denmark sold the Danish West Indies to the United States for US $25 million in gold, as per the Treaty of the Danish West Indies. The Danish West Indies became an insular area of the US, called the United States Virgin Islands.
Between 1958 and 1962, the United Kingdom reorganised all their West Indies island territories (except the British Virgin Islands and the Bahamas) into the West Indies Federation. They hoped that the Federation would coalesce into a single, independent nation. However, the Federation had limited powers, numerous practical problems, and a lack of popular support; consequently, it was dissolved by the British in 1963, with nine provinces becoming independent sovereign states and four becoming British Overseas Territories.
The East Indies or Indies (or East India) is a term that has been used to describe the lands of South and South East Asia. In a more restricted sense, the Indies can be used to refer to the islands of South East Asia, especially the Malay Archipelago. The name "Indies" is derived from the river Indus and is used to connote parts of Asia that came under Indian cultural influence (except Vietnam which came under Chinese cultural influence).
Dutch-held colonies in the area were known for about 300 years as the Dutch East Indies before Indonesian independence, while Spanish-held colonies were known as the Spanish East Indies before the US-conquest and later Philippines' independence. The East Indies may also include the former French-held Indochina, former British territories Brunei and Singapore, and former Portuguese East Timor. It does not, however, include the former Dutch New Guinea western New Guinea (West Papua), which is geographically considered to be part of Melanesia.
The inhabitants of the East Indies are almost never called East Indians, distinguishing them both from inhabitants of the Caribbean (which is also called the West Indies) and from the indigenous peoples of the Americas who are often called "American Indians." In colonial times they were just "natives". However, the peoples of the East Indies comprise a wide variety of cultural diversity, and the inhabitants do not consider themselves as belonging to a single ethnic group. Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam are the most popular religions throughout the region, while Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism and various other traditional beliefs and practices are also prominent in some areas. The major languages in this area draw from a wide variety of language families, and should not be confused with the term Indic, which refers only to a group of Indo-Iranian languages from South Asia.
http://bookinghunter.com Barbados is the easternmost island in the Lesser Antilles. It is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, east of the other West Indies Islands. The most important places to visit in Barbados are: Harrison's Cave (even on the hottest day in Barbados it's cool down below in this popular show cave, which is also a nice rainy-day option), Hunte's Garden (horticulturist Anthony Hunte has transformed a sink-hole in the middle of a rainforest into a lush and beautiful series of gardens that are open for tours that may include an encounter with Hunte himself), George Washington's House (George Washington really did sleep here -- he visited Barbados in his youth along with his brother, Lawrence, during his first foray outside what would later become (thanks to his leadership) the...
Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the region comprises more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. Also called the West Indies, since Christopher Columbus landed here in 1492 believing he was in the Indies (in Asia), the region consists of the Antilles, divided into the larger Greater Antilles which bound the sea on the north and the Lesser Antilles on the south and east (including the Leeward Antilles), and the Bahamas. Geopolitically, the West Indies are usually reckoned as a sub region of North America and are organized into 27 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, all of which were then UK de...
Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the region comprises more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. Also called the West Indies, since Christopher Columbus landed here in 1492 believing he was in the Indies (in Asia), the region consists of the Antilles, divided into the larger Greater Antilles which bound the sea on the north and the Lesser Antilles on the south and east (including the Leeward Antilles), and the Bahamas. Geopolitically, the West Indies are usually reckoned as a sub region of North America and are organized into 27 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, all of which were then UK de...
Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the region comprises more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. Also called the West Indies, since Christopher Columbus landed here in 1492 believing he was in the Indies (in Asia), the region consists of the Antilles, divided into the larger Greater Antilles which bound the sea on the north and the Lesser Antilles on the south and east (including the Leeward Antilles), and the Bahamas. Geopolitically, the West Indies are usually reckoned as a sub region of North America and are organized into 27 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, all of which were then UK de...
Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the region comprises more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. Also called the West Indies, since Christopher Columbus landed here in 1492 believing he was in the Indies (in Asia), the region consists of the Antilles, divided into the larger Greater Antilles which bound the sea on the north and the Lesser Antilles on the south and east (including the Leeward Antilles), and the Bahamas. Geopolitically, the West Indies are usually reckoned as a sub region of North America and are organized into 27 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, all of which were then UK de...
Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the region comprises more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. Also called the West Indies, since Christopher Columbus landed here in 1492 believing he was in the Indies (in Asia), the region consists of the Antilles, divided into the larger Greater Antilles which bound the sea on the north and the Lesser Antilles on the south and east (including the Leeward Antilles), and the Bahamas. Geopolitically, the West Indies are usually reckoned as a sub region of North America and are organized into 27 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, all of which were then UK de...
http://bookinghunter.com Antigua is an island in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region, the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. The most important places to visit in Antigua are: Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour, St. John's Cathedral, Shirley Heights and many more. This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most important Antigua travel tip is to compare prices before booking a hotel room or a flight. You can do this for free on http://bookinghunter.com, a site that searches through hundreds of other travel websites in real time for the best travel deals available.
Hop across the pond and explore West End with us! With shopping and dining galore, your London, England, getaway will be overflowing with activities and attractions. As its name suggests, the neighborhood is located on the western side of London. Hungry? In the mood for some retail therapy? West End is an entertainment hub offering just about everything, from pubs and boutiques to theaters and historical landmarks. Venture to Picadilly Circus, the famous square surrounded by neon billboards—much like a smaller-scale Times Square. From here, you’re within easy access of the ultimate shopping mecca on Regent Street. While in West End, slip into one of the bars along Carnaby Street for some pub grub and a pint, and then take a peek at the lion statues at Trafalgar Square. Visit London and...
Travel video about destination Caribbean Islands. Haiti is the starting point of this journey in the Caribbean. Since the time of Columbus, it has been the European idyll of paradise set amid a distant ocean. But beyond the dream is the fact that its original inhabitants were wiped out and replaced with African slaves. Now independent states have gradually emerged from the dark shadows of an inglorious past. They inhabit a tropical world, an exotic Caribbean island that consists of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The Arawak Indians named the island, Hayti, Land of Mountains, and later Columbus changed the name to Hispanola. Wonderful beaches and golden sand, tropical rainforests that reach almost to the sea and crystal clear turquoise water, a perfect place to relax in one of the most b...
St Lucia was the 5th port of call on the Southern Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Glory.. The island's beauty has earned it the nickname "Helen of the West Indies" and I would consider this to be one of my favourite islands that we visited on our cruise. The island is quite mountainous, owing to its volcanic features in particular the two peaks that rise from the sea- Gros Piton and Petit Piton (2,619ft and 2,461ft respectively). St Lucia is still geologically active and boasts the world's only 'Drive-in' Volcano at La Soufriere, also known as the Sulphur Springs due to the multitude of thermal springs in the area- some are far to hot to bathe in, however nearby there is a bath house whereby the natural springs are at a more tolerable level, in addition you can also take a hot mud bath....
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Pakistan's superb batting efforts were triumphantly rewarded today, as a strong partnership between Babar Azam and Shoaib Malik drove the Pakistan camp to 337 for 5. The score proved to great to chase, as the West Indies, while putting up a brave and improved effort, still could not manage to eek out enough to match and surpass the magnificent innings. A failure to restrict multiple boundary balls, as well as inefficient fielding were the clichéd culprits for the weaknesses presented by the West Indies bowling element, while no commendation must be taken away from the brilliance of the Pakistan batsmen, who outperformed with every stroke. The gifted youngster, Babar Azam, again impressed as he knocked another century out the grounds in true textbook form and fashion, and his efforts wer...
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Dutch East Indies in HD Color 1941 The Dutch East Indies (or Netherlands East Indies; Dutch: Nederlands-Oost-Indië; Indonesian: Hindia Belanda) was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Dutch government in 1800. During the 19th century, Dutch possessions and hegemony were expanded, reaching their greatest territorial extent in the early 20th century. This colony which later formed modern-day Indonesia was one of the most valuable European colonies under the Dutch Empire's rule, and contributed to Dutch global prominence in spice and cash crop trade in the 19th to early 20th century. The colonial social order was based on rigid racial and s...
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The Dutch East Indies (or Netherlands East Indies; Dutch: Nederlands-Oost-Indië; Indonesian: Hindia Belanda) was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Dutch government in 1800. During the 19th century, Dutch possessions and hegemony were expanded, reaching their greatest territorial extent in the early 20th century. This colony which later formed modern-day Indonesia was one of the most valuable European colonies under the Dutch Empire's rule, and contributed to Dutch global prominence in spice and cash crop trade in the 19th to early 20th century. The colonial social order was based on rigid racial and social structures with a Dutch elite ...
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Video by the great visual artist Isha Hening. East Indies feat. Kronutz available for free at http://bottlesmoker.asia/polarity-ep-2016/
"[sean paul]
well all original cricket fan ah all west indian
una wave una hand man!
talk dem have some little put together team around de
world
ah talk bout dem want come test de big W I
Ah dutty yeah!
Yo, where una come, where una come from?
Wave una hand, wave una hand!!
[square one]
What Island we come from?!
(West Indies!!)
Answer de call!
(West Indies!!!)
Come let we show dem!
(West Indies!!)
Come rally all!!
(West Indies!)
What Island we come from?!
(West Indies!)
Answer de call!!
(West Indies!)
Show dem we culture!
(West Indies!)
[sean paul]
Ah true de want play cricket
Buh yuh tek all dem wicket
Anything dere, yuh know we goin' wreck it!
And we batsmen dem ah select it, six or a four
Yuh know we goin mek it
And him bowl LBW
He wan mek a run and we bowl him for ducks
Bowl him fi ducks and him run outta luck
West Indies will get the gold cup, yeah!
[square one]
What Island we come from?!
(West Indies!!)
Answer de call!
(West Indies!!!)
Come let we show dem!
(West Indies!!)
Come rally all!!
(West Indies!)
What Island we come from?!
(West Indies!)
Answer de call!!
(West Indies!)
Show dem we culture!
(West Indies!)
[allison hinds]
Show dem how ya does do it
Come wine, show me yuh want it
Hands in de air whenever ya feel it!
Dis is we time!
[sean paul]
And him bowl and we lick it for six (six!)
Lick it for six and de people love it
And him bowl and we lick it for four! (four!)
Lick it four and dem bawl out more! (more!)
Ah true beat England, beat Pakistan
Beat Sri Lanka and de Australian!
Wha happen to de team from down India?
So shock because we bowl dem over!
Ah my people yeah!
[square one]
What Island we come from?!
(West Indies!!)
Answer de call!
(West Indies!!!)
Come let we show dem!
(West Indies!!)
Come rally all!!
(West Indies!)
What Island we come from?!
(West Indies!)
Answer de call!!
(West Indies!)
Show dem we culture!
(West Indies!)
[allison hinds]
If yuh ready to get on bad, say yeah (yeah!)
If yuh ready to wave yuh flag, say yeah (yeah!)
If yuh ready to show dem how, say yeaaahh! (yeah!)
So jump posse, wave posse, jump jump jump!!
[square one]
What Island we come from?!
(West Indies!!)
Answer de call!
(West Indies!!!)
Come let we show dem!
(West Indies!!)
Come rally all!!
(West Indies!)
What Island we come from?!
(West Indies!)
Answer de call!!
(West Indies!)
Show dem we culture!
(West Indies!) [repeat 2x]"