Leeward Islands

As Windward Islands is referred to them in the German island groups or parts that are (windward ) facing away from the direction from which the wind comes, so be on the leeward side.

You are in the sphere of influence of the constant trade winds in tropical seas.

The antonym is Leeward Islands.

Designations

On maps we find the following names:

• Leeward Islands ( English),
• Îles sous le Vent (French )
• Ilhas do Sotavento (Portuguese )
• Islas de Sotavento (Spanish ) or
• Benedenwindse islands (Dutch )

List

As Leeward island groups are referred to the following:

• Archipelago
• Choronym