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When did Dias round the trip to South Africa into the Indian Ocean?
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The trip was 1487 to 1488.
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How would it affect South Africa if the Suez Canal were to be closed down?
Before the building of eeh Suez canal ships from Europe had to sail round the tip of Africa (often calling in at South Africa for supplies) to reach the Indian Ocean. Now they simply sail through the Mediterranean sea and Suez canal which completely avoids South Africa on their route to the Indian Ocean.
What sea supports India's beaches?
India sticks out into an ocean that bears it name, the "Indian Ocean". The Indian Ocean to the west side of India is called the "Arabian Sea" and the Indian Ocean to the east side of India is called the "Bay of Bengal" to the south of India round Siri Lanka is the Indian Ocean is given the name the "Laccadive Sea".
South Africa - What are traditional round thatched buildings called?
Rondavel
When is butterfly season in South Africa?
There a butterflies in South Africa year-round. However, the best time to come see the butterflies is in the fall and winter, because the weather is more pleasant.
What is the waterway in and out of the Mediterranean Sea?
The Suez Canal and the Red Sea is the most direct route to the Indian Ocean. Otherwise it means going the longer way round the Southern tip of Africa, round the Cape of Good Hope.
What is the continent between the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean?
Africa is generally considered to divide the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. As you round the Cape of Good Hope you transition from one to the other.
How would it affect South Africa if the Suez Canal were to be closed down?
Before the building of eeh Suez canal ships from Europe had to sail round the tip of Africa (often calling in at South Africa for supplies) to reach the Indian Ocean. Now they simply sail through the Mediterranean sea and Suez canal which completely avoids South Africa on their route to the Indian Ocean.
What 2 bodies of water lie east of Africa?
On the eastern border of Africa are the Red Sea, The Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean.
What sea supports India's beaches?
India sticks out into an ocean that bears it name, the "Indian Ocean". The Indian Ocean to the west side of India is called the "Arabian Sea" and the Indian Ocean to the east side of India is called the "Bay of Bengal" to the south of India round Siri Lanka is the Indian Ocean is given the name the "Laccadive Sea".
Can you get to Italy by boat too?
yes if you go round the Indian ocean
Round thatched building of South Africa?
Rondavel
Who was the first European to round up a southern tip to Africa?
Bartolomeu Dias. Portuguese explorer who in 1488 led the first expedition to sail around the southern tip of Africa from the Atlantic and sight the Indian Ocean.
What round did south Africa make it to in the 2010 world cup?
They were knocked out in the first round.
Where do round island day gecko live?
Round Island, in the Indian Ocean. This species is also known from fossils on Mauritius.
When does summer end in south Africa?
never it is hot there year round
Did Bartolomeu Dias discover the world was round?
South Africa babay
When did South Africa get knocked out in the 1998 world cup?
First Round
