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  1. Mozambique -- Indian Ocean
    A holiday to Mozambique would be incomplete without visiting the many islands dotted along the coast. Experience the spectacular Indian Ocean marine life by scuba diving, snorkelling and sport fishing in the azure waters. Alternatively, explore the many islands by traditional dhow sailing or on foot, or by embarking on an historical tour.
  2. Macau -- East Asia
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  3. Mozambique -- Coast
    Mozambique 's rightful place should be at the top of the African safari chain. Visit one of Mozambique's luxurious coastal or island resorts for a great add-on to a safari in Southern Africa, best combined with a safari to the Kruger National Park
  4. Bartolomeu Dias -- Mossel Bay
    The first meeting ever between inhabitants of Europe and Africa on Southern African soil occurred at Mossel Bay in 1488 when Bartolomeu Dias set foot ashore and encountered the ancient Khoi-San people. The first trading between inhabitants of Europe and Africa on Southern African soil occurred at Mossel Bay when Vasco da Gama anchored in 1497 and successfully traded with the local Khoi-San tribe.
  5. Bartolomeu Dias -- Good Hope
    Bartolomeu Dias was a Portugese navigator whose 1487-88 Atlantic voyage around the southern tip of Africa opened sea routes between Europe and Asia. In 1486 King João II (King John II) assigned Dias, a member of the royal court, to command a voyage with both spiritual and material aspirations: Dias was to search for the lands of Prester John -- a legendary Christian priest and African king -- and challenge the Muslim dominance of trade with Asia. By 1488 Dias had unknowingly rounded the African continent in a storm and made landfall at what is now Mossel Bay. On his return voyage he discovered what he called the Cape of Storms (Cabo Tormentoso), later re-named the Cape of Good Hope (Caboda Bõa Esperança) by João. Although Dias did not find any sign of an African Christian, his voyage established a sea route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean and Asia. In 1497 Dias accompanied Vasco da Gama on a voyage as far as the Cape Verde Islands, and in 1500 he joined Pedro Alvares Cabral's westward expedition.
  6. India Culture
    India is a land of rich culture and diversity. On your Cultural travel to India you can take a tour of major cities and states of India, which still retain the cultural wealth of India. With Travel Around India you can enjoy a cultural tour to India, where you can explore historical sites and architectural sites of India.
  7. Scurvy
    Scurvy was a serious problem in the past, when fresh fruits and vegetables were not available during the winter in many parts of the world. It was especially common among sailors in the days when only nonperishable foods could be stocked aboard ship. More than half the crew of Vasco da Gama died from scurvy on his first trip (1497–99) around the Cape of Good Hope. In 1747 the Scottish naval surgeon James Lind treated scurvy-ridden sailors with lemons and oranges and obtained dramatic cures. In 1795 the British navy began to distribute regular rations of lime juice during long sea voyages (hence the name limeys for British sailors), a measure that was largely successful in preventing scurvy. It was probably the first disease to be definitely associated with a dietary deficiency.
  8. Ferdinand Magellan -- Spanish King
    Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese sea captain who led five Spanish ships and 251 men in the first around-the-world sailing expedition. This voyage was filled with challenges, disasters, and tragedy, but it was one of the most important events in the history of exploration. From the Explorers of the Millennium Page at ThinkQuest Jr. made by a team from Sherwood Elementary School in Highland Park, IL.
  9. Ferdinand Magellan -- Northern Portugal
    Ferdinand Magellan was a very famous explorer. To better understand Magellan one should examine his background, his voyage as captain, and what he accomplished. Magellan was born in about 1480 in Northern Portugal.
  10. Portugal -- Countries
    Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas is the formal name for a worldwide event celebrated on June 10th in Portuguese speaking countries as well as other countries with significant populations of people of Portuguese heritage. Dia de Portugal, or Day of Portugal, a national holiday in Portugal, commemorates the life of Luis de Camões, Portugal's greatest poet, and recognizes the valuable contributions of the many Portuguese communities worldwide. In the United States, people of Portuguese descent are concentrated in New England, the East Coast (New York, New Jersey), Florida, California and Hawaii. Annually, they join with their fellow Americans to celebrate their Portuguese heritage and culture during June.
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