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The Line of Demarcation was created in 1493 by Pope Alexander VI to resolve territorial disputes between Spain and Portugal as they explored and colonized new lands. This line, drawn in the Atlantic Ocean, granted Spain rights to lands west of the line and Portugal rights to those east of it. It aimed to prevent conflict over newly discovered territories and to clarify claims stemming from Christopher Columbus's voyages. The Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 later adjusted this line, reflecting the interests of both nations in the Age of Exploration.

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