Historical Events tagged with "kalinago"
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Exploration & Discovery
Columbus Discovers Dominica in the Caribbean
November 3rd, 1493 531 years ago
Christopher Columbus first spotted the island of Dominica while sailing the Caribbean Sea. Positioned between Guadeloupe and Martinique, Dominica's lush landscape and rugged terrain caught Columbus's attention during his second voyage to the New World. He named the island 'Dominica' due to its discovery on a Sunday, which in Latin is 'Dominica'. This marked a significant moment in European exploration, further highlighting the Caribbean as a region of interest for future colonization.
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