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Portugal was the first country to sail eastward. Vasco da Gama was the first to sail around Africa and discover India

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What European country did Columbus sail?

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In 1799 portuguese navigator vasco da gama became the first european to sail to which country?

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Which european country did Pedro cabral sail?

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The first European to reach India by sea was Vasco da Gama, who arrived in Calicut (now Kozhikode) in 1498. His journey established a direct maritime route from Europe to Asia, which significantly impacted trade and exploration. However, if you're referring to the first European to sail to a specific country, that would vary depending on the country in question. For example, Christopher Columbus is often credited with being the first European to reach the Americas in 1492.


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What country was Vasco da Gama the first European to reach?

India. The question is a little misleading, I somehow doubt that da Gama was the first European explorer to visit India others had probably made it overland. However, he was the first European to sail to India by the way of Cape Horn.


Which explorer was the first to sail to the east coast of south America and which European country did he sail?

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