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No America is named after the famous explorer Amerigo Vespucci.

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On what continent did Christopher Columbus's exploration occur?

north America


What is the new world that Christopher Columbus discovered?

No name. He didn't land in North America.


Sailor who realized Columbus discovered a new continent?

Amerigo Vespucci was the one who pointed out that Christopher Columbus had discovered a new continent. This is why the two continents of North and South America are named after him: Amerigo ---> America.


Who reached north America Christopher Columbus or Leif Ericson?

Christopher Columbus.


Was Christopher Columbus a US President?

No, Christopher Columbus was the one who was given credit for discovering America. The Vikings discovered America long before Columbus. His travels started the permanent contact between Europe and the Americas. He never landed on the North American continent.


What country did Christopher Columbus sail from to discover America?

cristopher columbus sailed north and south america


In1492 what small island christopher Columbus?

dominican republicNone. He Discovered the continent of North America (although not the first to make the discovery)


When was The Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus created?

The Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus was created in 1959.


Who was the first man besides the vikings to land on the North American continent?

The first man besides the Vikings to land on the North American continent was Christopher Columbus. He landed in north America in 1492.


Who was the famous for discovering North America?

Christopher Columbus.


Who sailed to North America in 1492?

Christopher Columbus


Was christopher Columbus looking for north America?

No. Christopher Columbus was actually looking for a shortcut to India for spices.