why european country began explore?

Answer 1

Hi,

Which country about we are talking ?
All of them or any specific country ...

Regards

Answer 2

There are many reasons, changing within time and also varying on the country you look at. Here are some suggestions:
1.) in the beginning to find new places for settlement (e.g. ancient greeks or later the vikings)
2.) later for trade (e.g. Portugal)
3.) and for expansion / colonization (starting with the Romans)
4.) for scientific reasons and national pride, e.g.
- Humboldt's journey to South America
- Amundsen's and Scott's race to the South Pole