Portuguese Explorations

Portuguese explorations were a series of voyages during the 15th and 16th centuries driven by a desire to find new trade routes and expand territories. Portuguese explorers, like Vasco da Gama, sailed around Africa’s southern coast to reach India, establishing direct trade links. They also explored coastlines of Africa, Asia, and South America, claiming land and establishing trading posts. These explorations helped Portugal build a vast maritime empire, facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, and knowledge between continents. They marked the beginning of global exploration, connecting distant parts of the world and shaping international trade routes.