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zimovet [89]
4 years ago
14

Why do the islands of the Caribbean Sea have so many different cultures

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emmainna [20.7K]4 years ago
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The cultures of the Caribbean countries are a blend of colonial mainstays and pervasive influences by major ethnic groups of the region such as East Indians and Africans. ... The U.S. Virgin Islands, purchased from the Dutch in 1917, mainly have an American feel with a few lingering elements of Dutch culture.

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