Leeward Islands - Wikipedia
The Leeward Islands (/ ˈ l iː w ər d /) are a group of islands situated where the northeastern Caribbean Sea meets the western Atlantic Ocean. Starting with the Virgin Islands east of Puerto Rico , they extend southeast to Guadeloupe and its dependencies.
Leeward Islands | Maps, Facts, & Geography | Britannica
Leeward Islands, an arc of West Indian islands that constitute the most westerly and northerly of the Lesser Antilles, at the northeastern end of the Caribbean Sea, between latitudes 16° and 19° N and longitudes 61° and 65° W.
What Are The Differences Between Windward And Leeward Islands?
2017年4月25日 · The Leeward Islands are islands located in the West Indies at the convergence of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and are located between the Greater Antilles Islands and the Windward Islands. The islands derive their name from their location away from the wind.
Leeward Islands Map - Windward Islands Map - Satellite Image - Geology.com
The Leeward Antilles is a chain of islands in the southern Caribbean Sea off the coast of Venezuela. They include Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Isla la Tortuga and Isla la Margarita. Map from the Central Intelligence Agency.
Leeward Islands travel - Lonely Planet | Caribbean
The Leeward Islands – Anguilla, Saba, Sint Eustatius, St Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda – are a natural mosaic that for centuries has tugged mightily at the hearts of explorers, buccaneers, traders and boaters.
Leeward Islands | The Caribbean Leeward Islands Map and Guide
The Caribbean Leeward Islands are named due to the prevailing winds blowing north and they consist of Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Martin, the British and United States Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saba and Saint Barts.
What Are the Windward Islands, and What Are the Leeward Islands?
2018年3月21日 · The Windward Islands comprise Barbados, Grenada, the Grenadines, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tobago and Trinidad, which are among the larger of the Lesser Antilles...
The Leeward Islands: A Comprehensive Overview - LAC Geo
2024年7月15日 · The Leeward Islands are a group of islands in the northeastern Caribbean within the Lesser Antilles. They are known for their diverse geography, from volcanic terrains to pristine beaches, and their rich history influenced by indigenous cultures, European colonization, and African heritage.
Leeward Islands - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Leeward Islands are the northern islands of the Lesser Antilles chain of islands, parts of the West Indies. They are where the Caribbean Sea meets the western Atlantic Ocean. The western Leewards are the Virgin Islands. The southern part of the Lesser Antilles chain is called the Windward Islands
Top 5 Must-Visit Spots in the Leeward Islands
Top 5 Must-Visit Spots in the Leeward Islands My first trip to the Leeward Islands is not one I’ll forget; I was blown away. The colors are so vivid – crystal blue water, lush green rainforests and blinding white sand beaches.
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