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Yes. It was what the Vikings called Newfoundland.
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Who was the Norse explorer who landed in Newfoundland?
The Norse explorer who landed in Newfoundland was Leif Erikson around the year 1000, making him one of the first Europeans to visit North America. He established a settlement named Vinland on the northern tip of Newfoundland.
What did freydis eiriksdottir find?
she found vinland smart one
Can you name one of the ancient astronomer's original names for Venus?
Cytherea Phosphorus.
Who sponsored Leif Ericsson's trip to Vinland?
No one. He supplied his own ship and supplies.
Why was Newfoundland against confederation?
Newfoundland didn't join confederation in 1867 because they were wealthy from their fishing and lumber industry. But in the 1930's during the great depression the world cut back on trade and Newfoundland could no longer afford to pay for its hospitals, schools and other services therefore that is why Newfoundland joined confederation.
Who believed Newfoundland was Asia?
No one.
How do you say Amber in Scottish?
Names remain in their original form, unless there is a Gaelic 'equivalent'. This one doesn't have one.
Is Newfoundland and Labrador considered one province?
yes they are the same Newfoundland and Labrador is all one province run by the same government
Can Newfoundland have a tsunami?
Yes they had one in 1929
Who were the Canadian vikings?
They had one settlement in Newfoundland.
How many major islands are in Newfoundland?
One.
Is one direction coming to gander Newfoundland?
no that are not
