East Indies

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William Dampiers map of 1697

East Indies was a term used in the 1600's[1]—about what is now known as South East Asia[2] by the usage of the term indies relating to islands it is closer to Maritime Southeast Asia in sense than the broader term. Historically the term is usually found in relation to the colonial activity in the region, such as the number of East India Companies that were created in the colonial era.

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  1. ^ William Dampier's New Voyage Round the World, published 1697
  2. ^ OED first edition A geographical term, including Hindostan, Further India, and the islands beyond - with first found usage 1598
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