The area that lies between continental North and South America and comprises the Caribbean Sea, the West Indies, and the adjacent mainland regions of southern Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Synonyms: Caribbean Sea Region, Caribbean Region, West Indies Region, Caribbean
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94 ,general or unspecified for Caribbean Sea, region, islands or population; do not confuse entry term WEST INDIES REGION with WEST INDIES or any of its specific islands
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D017691
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