the first explorer to visit west africa
2006-10-22 10:46:16 · 7 answers · asked by mec272904 1 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Other - Africa & Middle East
In 1472, the Portuguese arrived in West Africa on an exploratory expedition; Infante Henrique, Duke of Viseu He is known in English as Prince Henry the Navigator or the Seafarer (Portuguese: o Navigator). perhaps, through West Africa, they could find a trade route to India? Instead, they encountered the African empire of Benin on the coast.
2006-10-23 10:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by Dir33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We will never know.After all, Morocco is classified as North-West Africa, and is only a few miles from Spain. It could have happened at anytime! Greek writings make mention of African nations and customs, therefore the Greeks must have had contact with them.
2006-10-22 11:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr White Bollox
2006-10-22 10:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by ukfool666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a guy and they cooked him over a fire and ate him,or he fell in love with the place and decided to stay so we will never know.
2006-10-24 22:25:44 · answer #4 · answered by Michael V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
David Livingstone...I presume!
2006-10-22 11:06:48 · answer #5 · answered by mikers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Portuguese
2006-10-22 19:13:00 · answer #6 · answered by zilber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tony blair
2006-10-22 10:57:26 · answer #7 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋