Caribbean vs Indies - What's the difference?
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Pertaining to the sea and region of the western Atlantic bounded by South America, Central America, and the islands of the West Indies (such as Cuba and Hispaniola).
The Caribbean Sea
The countries that occupy the region of the western Atlantic bounded by South America, Central America, and the islands of the West Indies (such as Cuba and Hispaniola)
The East Indies, including India, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and adjacent lands.
The West Indies, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other islands of the Caribbean.
(historical) The Western Hemisphere, during the early period of European colonization and exploration.
