What other continent did Portugal initially explore?

Answer 1

Portugal first explored in Africa with Prince Henry the Navigator in the 1460's. Then there was Bartoloweo Diaz who discovered the Cape of Good Hope which led ships tothe Indian Ocean Then they went to Asia with Vasco da Gama in 1497-98 ,opening up Europe with Far Eastern trade and goods and mssionary activity. Lastly they came to America and developed basically in Brazil in which Portuguese is the prominent language there.

Answer 2

Portugal's exploration of other continents began with Africa. This was done under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460).

Answer 3

Although Portugal lacked the wealth and population of its contemporaries, it led the European community in the exploration of sea routes to the African continent, the Atlantic Islands, and to Asia and South America over the course of the sixteenth century.

Answer 4

Africa, South America (Brazil), The Indian Ocean and Asia, and
Madeira and the Azores. See source for a map.

Answer 5

Initially, Africa, then Asia and the Americas.

Answer 6

Asia - hence Macau (now called Aomen) and Formosa (now called Taiwan).