What Is the Easternmost Island in the West Indies?

The easternmost island of the West Indies is Barbados. Situated in the Lesser Antilles, it lies about 100 miles (160 km) east of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Barbados covers roughly 166 square miles (430 km²) and has a population of around 285,000. Its capital, Bridgetown, is a historic port city and UNESCO World Heritage site.