The islands off the coasts of north and latin america are called the

The Caribbean Islands, which are Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico

Explanation:

That's my best guess, but I'm not the best at geography ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The Caribbean Islands, or also known as the West Indies.

Explanation:

These islands are in the location of the Caribbean sea. The reason why it's also known as West Indies is because Christopher Columbus thought he was in India at the time he arrived.

Fun Fact:

Christopher Columbus and 2,500 other Spanish colonists settled in the Caribbean Island of Hispaniola in 1502!

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