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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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@NatalieJessica I'm actually a mixed with African but..... Caribbean is the best! I grew up on it :)
smashleybell (Ashley Madekwe) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:30:58 -0000
@NatalieJessica I'm actually a mixed with African but..... Caribbean is the best! I grew up on it :)
plan a trip Going Our Way: Exploring upscale, adults-only resorts in the Caribbean: Rates are $363 a night per coup... http://bit.ly/6Smiyh
TravelNewsFeeds (Travel News Feeds) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:30:31 -0000
plan a trip Going Our Way: Exploring upscale, adults-only resorts in the Caribbean: Rates are $363 a night per coup... http://bit.ly/6Smiyh
@softgreenside thanks! definitely warm...the caribbean! happy happy new year :)
CakeStarGirlz (CakeStarGirlz) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:30:30 -0000
@softgreenside thanks! definitely warm...the caribbean! happy happy new year :)
10 years later I'm a slightly curvier 23 yo sitting in my living room with my housemates watching Pirates of the Caribbean :) (alcohol inc.)
evieeden (Tali) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:30:01 -0000
10 years later I'm a slightly curvier 23 yo sitting in my living room with my housemates watching Pirates of the Caribbean :) (alcohol inc.)
watching pirates of the caribbean 2 epic film!!! xx
Pixierose997 (Pixie Rose) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:28:28 -0000
watching pirates of the caribbean 2 epic film!!! xx
pan-caribbean unity: the bodegas in central sq, cambridge carry both latino and west indian groceries - one-stop shopping, forget supermkts
davidecid (David E. Cid ) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:28:10 -0000
pan-caribbean unity: the bodegas in central sq, cambridge carry both latino and west indian groceries - one-stop shopping, forget supermkts
CAI International - Aim is to improve health care, support services and access to treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS, using techniques such as training-of-trainers, capacity building, infrastructure development, and resource exchange.
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Jamaica AIDS Support - Works in the areas of HIV/AIDS education, care, and support, along with advocating for those unable to do it for themselves. Includes a list of services and volunteer form.
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National AIDS Committee - Provides information on HIV / AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STD's), counseling and fundraising efforts across the island.
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The Allan Vincent Smith Foundation - Working with you in the fight against HIV and AIDS infection in Bermuda.
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