The Antilles Islands are Dutch islands that were discovered in the year 1492 AD by Christopher Columbus. The Antilles Islands are divided into two main groups: the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles.
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Information about the Antilles Islands:
The summer season in the Antilles Islands is characterized by long sunny hours during the day, as these islands are located in tropical and subtropical latitudes.
The population of the Antilles Islands is a mixture of nationalities, with most of the ethnicities having African origins. However, there are also a few Native Americans on these islands.
Dutch is the official language in the Antilles Islands. Additionally, Papiamento is used in local newspapers and publications, which is a mix of Spanish, Dutch, and Portuguese. However, in the northern region of the islands, English is widespread among the population.
In the 15th century AD, the Antilles Islands were occupied by Spain, and later they were occupied again by the Netherlands. The Dutch occupation started in the year 1634 AD and lasted until the Netherlands gained full control over the islands in the year 1854 AD."
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