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The Strait of Magellan is important because at the time it was discovered, it was a far safer route to reaching the Pacific that trying to cross around Cape Horn. Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to sail from the Atlantic into the Pacific via a western route. This remained the safest route until 1914 when the Panama Canal was built.
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What is the definition of Strait of Magellan?
strait of magellan: a strait near the s tip of south america
What was the strait of Magellan named after?
named after Ferdinand Magellan
Do the sheep outnumber the people in the Magellan strait in Argentina?
No they dont. People outnumber the sheep in Magellan strait in Argentina.
Is there any place in the world named after Ferdinand Magellan?
The Magellan Pass Strait and Magellan Sea
What dangerous waters did Magellan lose two ships?
I think the Strait of Magellan
What is the name of the strait that was named by Magellan?
Strait of Magellan
What is the definition of Strait of Magellan?
strait of magellan: a strait near the s tip of south america
Who named the strait of Magellan?
Magellan
What strait divides Chile?
The Strait of Magellan
What was the strait of Magellan named after?
named after Ferdinand Magellan
Do the sheep outnumber the people in the Magellan strait in Argentina?
No they dont. People outnumber the sheep in Magellan strait in Argentina.
What routes did Ferdinand Magellan use?
one of the routes magellan used was the strait of magellan
What is the name of the strait that runs through Chile?
strait of magellan
The Striait of Magellan?
Is there a question here? i think he ask for the strait of Magellan
Is there any place in the world named after Ferdinand Magellan?
The Magellan Pass Strait and Magellan Sea
What is a strait in the southern part of South Amereica?
the Strait of Magellan, I suppose.
What is the waterway in South America that Magellan and his crew passed through?
the strait of magellan
