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North America was inhabited by Indigenous peoples long before European exploration. The first known European to reach North America was Norse explorer Leif Erikson around the year 1000 AD, landing in an area he called Vinland, likely located in present-day Newfoundland, Canada. Later, in the late 15th century, Christopher Columbus's voyages, although primarily aimed at finding a westward route to Asia, led to increased European awareness and exploration of the continent.

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