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Caribbean Pre Colonization

Before Columbus

The map shows the Caribbean region and the indigenous names of the islands before the arrival of Christopher Columbus, European pirates, and missionaries. The Indigenous Amerindians of the Caribbean spoke different and similar languages defined by origin and ethnicity, so the words, spelling, and pronunciation of the islands name may vary amongst the groups. You can find more on ethnic groups and native languages of the Caribbean Pre-history on the sub menu.

Image of 14 century Caribbean