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It was one of the islands in the West Indies that he discovered.
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When christopher Columbus landed in the Americas he thought he had sailed to?
Christropher Colombus , was on a conquest to find Japan and had actually gone westwards from Spain , and what he discovered was actually Cuba in the West Indies and he had thought that Cuba was the Indian name for Japan.
Christifor Columbus obstacals along the way?
Christropher Robin had two main obstacles on the way - one was that the clouds on the horizon often looked like islands and there was often floating thick reeds which would slow them down.
What is the name of Columbus' father?
Columbus' father's name was Domenico Colombo
What was Columbus's middle name?
Christopher Columbus was born in Italy in 1451. Christopher Columbus was not given a middle name by his parents.
Where did Christoper Columbus go?
Christopher Columbus went to Asia but really ended up in America
What did Columbus name Antigua?
Santa Maria la Antigua,
What special name was given to Antigua?
it a spanish name by christopher Columbus
How did Antigua get its name?
Christopher Columbus landed on his second voyage in 1493 and gave the island the name Antigua.Antigua was named by the Portuguese Explorer Christopher Columbus, who dubbed the island "Santa Maria de la Antigua." However, it is also locally referred to as "Wadadli," which was the name used by the Arawak Indians who once inhabited the island.
Who discovered Antigua?
Christopher Columbus, but he never landed.
When christopher Columbus landed in the Americas he thought he had sailed to?
Christropher Colombus , was on a conquest to find Japan and had actually gone westwards from Spain , and what he discovered was actually Cuba in the West Indies and he had thought that Cuba was the Indian name for Japan.
What is the native name for antigua and barbuda?
The Arawaks called the Antigua and Barbuda Wa'ladli, the Caribs called it Wa'omoni. Most commonly known as Wadadli.
Christifor Columbus obstacals along the way?
Christropher Robin had two main obstacles on the way - one was that the clouds on the horizon often looked like islands and there was often floating thick reeds which would slow them down.
Where did antigua get the name from?
Antigua, one of the island component of the twin island nation of Antigua & Barbuda got its name from Santa Maria La Antigua. It was an icon or image in the Spanish Seville Cathedral. Christopher Columbus gave that name in 1493 as he sailed by the island. Today, the picturesque island is one of the premier luxury travel destinations of those who want adventures in ever-green tropics, forests, and wetlands. The magnificent coastal line of the island has become a perfect setting for sailing such that international sailing regattas has chosen the island as their stage.
What is the nickname for antigua?
The nickname of Antigua is Wadadli! That is their name in their original language.
Is Antigua a noun?
Yes, Antigua is a proper noun. It is the name of an island in the Caribbean.
What is the name of the continent where antigua is located?
Antigua is located in the continent of North America.
What is the name of the biggest town in antigua?
Saint John's is the biggest town in Antigua.
