European explorers were primarily attracted to Africa by the potential for wealth through the trade of valuable resources such as gold, ivory, and other goods. They were also interested in expanding their empires, establishing new trade routes, spreading Christianity, and gaining knowledge about the cultures and territories of the African continent.
The culture of the Islamic world had a significant influence on European exploration, particularly in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, navigation, and geography. The knowledge and technologies acquired from the Islamic world helped European explorers in their voyages of discovery.
The Red River was explored by various European explorers, including Spanish explorers in the 16th century and French explorers in the 17th and 18th centuries. One of the most notable explorers of the Red River was Pierre La Vérendrye, a French-Canadian fur trader who led an expedition to the region in the early 18th century.
Spanish explorers were most focused on obtaining gold, silver, and other valuable resources in the New World. They were driven by the desire for wealth and glory, as well as by the hope of converting indigenous peoples to Christianity.
I think Africa has the most with 138 in Egypt and 220 in Nubia.
Yes, the most famous pyramids are located in Egypt, which is in Africa. The ancient Egyptians built these pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs and are one of the most iconic structures in Egyptian and African history.
As Africa is the cradle of humanity, logically it was always know - it was the rest of the world that was unknown. However form a European viewpoint (much later in human history), while north Africa was known the heart of Africa was an 'unknown', uncharted area. This was the case for most European recorded history until the period of the Victorian explorers and the start of colonisation.
Spain
Christopher Columbus
America was discovered by many different explorers, most of them of Western European ethnicity.
Atlantic
Christopher Columbus, Hernan Cortez, etc. (there were MANY impotant/famous explorers)
Most of them lived in eithe Portugal or Spain and some in England. There were also Dutch and Italian explorers.
the lower classes
Most of West Africa was colonized by France.
European presence mostly on west coast,also in South Africa and Mozambique.
Spain
Most of Africa came under European control.