The Caribbean islands are called the West Indies to correct the name, Indies, mistakenly given by Christopher Columbus. Columbus thought he had reached the Indies of Asia.
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1. Understanding the sales tax on merchandise and food in the U.S. One aspect of visiting the United States that often confuses anybody from anywhere else in the world, is the sales tax. In Europe, a Value-Added Tax (VAT) is included in the price of everything sold.