Which islands in very Americas did Christopher Columbus believe we're part of Asia?

Christopher Columbus believed that the islands he encountered in the Caribbean, particularly the Bahamas and parts of the Greater Antilles such as Cuba and Hispaniola, were part of Asia, specifically the outskirts of the East Indies. He referred to the indigenous peoples he met as "Indians," reflecting his misconception that he had reached the Asian continent. This belief was rooted in the desire for a westward route to Asia for trade, especially for spices and gold.