Because that is the closest land to Europe.
The province of Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada's easternmost province.
Newfoundland.
Newfoundland is farther east than Puerto Rico. Newfoundland is located in eastern Canada, while Puerto Rico is an island located in the Caribbean Sea.
yes and no. The province of Canada is Newfounland
Newfoundland and Labrador covers an area of approximately 156,453 square miles, making it the tenth largest province by area in Canada.
They were both European explorers who landed in Newfoundland, Canada.
Jacques Cartier discovered Newfoundland, NOT JOHN CABOT
Ships.
The first European explorer credited with discovering Canada is John Cabot, an Italian navigator sailing under the English flag. He arrived on the North American coast in 1497, likely landing in present-day Newfoundland. While Norse explorers such as Leif Erikson reached parts of Canada around the year 1000, Cabot's voyage is often recognized as the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the region.
Leif Erickson discovered what is now Newfoundland in Canada.
Leif Erickson discovered what is now Newfoundland in Canada.
he discovered a little bit of north american land.
Boats
The first non-native person to find what is now Newfoundland was Lief Ericksson in about 1000. In about 1450 John Cabot landed in Newfoundland.
they first came to Canada looking for a route to Asia but they stumbled on Canada
He called it Vinland. It is known as Newfoundland nowadays.
Newfoundland is a part of the country of Canada.