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What new route did explore Christopher Columbus follow in the 1492

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He sailed west across the Atlantic and landed in the Caribbean islands.

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Columbus' Route
Columbus devised a route to sail west across the Atlantic to reach Asia, believing it would be quicker and safer. He estimated the earth to be a sphere and the distance between the Canary Islands and Japan to be about 2,300 miles.Apr 28, 2015 :)
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