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west indies

/ˈwɛst ˈɪndiz/

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/ˈwɛst ˈɪndiz/formal
  • ruРегион в Карибском море, состоящий из цепи островов, включая Большие Антильские острова, Малые Антильские острова и Багамы, исторически названный европейскими исследователями, которые ошибочно полагали, что достигли Азии.

A region in the Caribbean Sea consisting of a chain of islands, including the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas, historically named by European explorers who mistakenly believed they had reached Asia.

  1. Geographic regionB1formal

    A region of the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea that includes the islands of the Caribbean and the Bahamas.

    ruВест-Индия

    • The West Indies are known for their beautiful beaches and tropical climate.
    • Cricket is a very popular sport in the West Indies.
    • Many tourists visit the West Indies for vacation.