It was first settled by the dutch.
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Dutch Harbor got its name from the Dutch sea captain, Marten Soolmans, who was the first European to explore the area in 1780. The harbor served as a Dutch naval base for a brief period in the late 18th century before being abandoned.
A homophone for harbour is "harbor."
Dutch Harbor in Alaska got its name from the Dutch Harbor Bay, which was named after a Dutch whaling ship that was the first European vessel to visit the area in the 18th century. The harbor has since grown in importance as a strategic location for fishing and shipping in the Bering Sea.
The homonym of "harbour" is "harbor," which refers to a place on the coast where ships can seek shelter. The homophone of "harbour" is "harbor," as they are pronounced the same way but have different spellings and meanings. Both homonyms and homophones are important in language as they can lead to confusion in communication if not understood correctly.
The first recorded African slave brought to the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam (later New York) was a man named Juan Rodrigues in 1626. He arrived as a free man but later became enslaved after his wife was taken captive during a conflict between the Dutch and Native Americans.
Belgian is not a language but refers to the people or things related to Belgium. The main languages spoken in Belgium are Dutch, French, and German.