Lesser Antilles
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These islands were the first part of the New World to be settled and colonized by Europeans. While some islands are independent nations (and among the world's smallest by land area and population), others are associated with their master countries.
Islands
Leeward Islands
The Leeward Islands are a vestige of the colonial era. Only Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Kitts and Nevis are sovereign nations; the other islands being dependencies of other countries. Their collective name was given as they are less exposed to the trade winds.Do not confuse with Leeward Antilles in the southern Caribbean.
- , a dependency of the United Kingdom
- , a dependency of the United Kingdom
- , an overseas department of France
- , a dependency of the United Kingdom
- , a municipality of the Netherlands
- , an overseas department of France
- , a French-Dutch dependency
- , a municipality of the Netherlands
- , a dependency of the United States
Windward Islands
The Windward Islands got their name as they are more exposed to the trade winds from the east. Except French department Martinique, the islands are sovereign nations.- , east of the archipelago, and not part of the Windward Islands proper
- , south-east of the archipelago, and not part of the Windward Islands proper
Get in
Most islands are served by flights from the United States and their (former) suzerain country. They are also served by cruise ships.