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What achievements has Luis Vaez De Torres done?
Luis Vaez de Torres is noted for the first recorded navigation of the strait which separates the continent of Australia from the island of New Guinea, and which now bears his name (Torres Strait).
Who discovered the Strait of Belle Isle and explored the Gulf fo ST Lawerence?
I believe it was Jacques Cartier who discovered the Strait of Belle Isle and explored to Gulf to St. Lawrence.
Name two large islands in that stretch of Bass Strait?
There are more than 50 islands in Bass Strait, but the two largest ones are King Island and Flinders Island. Flinders is part of a larger group of islands known as the Furneaux Group.
What did Luis Vaz de Torres discover?
Probably Australia but he was unaware of it. He is mainly remembered today for the Strait that bears his name between Australia and New Guinea.
How much of the world is still undiscovered?
Most remote islands are already discovered. Most likely there's no more undiscovered islands.
Willem Jansz discovered Torres Strait what year?
He dicovered the Torres Strait islands in the year 1570
What was the name of the dutch sailor from the poem Song of the Torres Strait Islands by Ernest Favenc?
Captain Luis Vaez de Torres was the Dutch sailor from the poem. He discovered the Torres Strait Islands.
What is the population of the Torres Strait Islands?
The population of the Torres Strait Islands, as of 2006, was about 8100.
When was Torres Strait Islands created?
Torres Strait Islands was created on 1994-07-01.
What are the Torres Strait Islands named after?
Torres Strait Islands was named after a Spanish man named Spaniard Luiz Váez de Torres
How long have Torres strait islanders been at the Torres strait islands?
since 1700
How many Torres strait islander tribes are there?
their is 100 island in the Torres strait islands
How do you say hello in Torres Strait island?
In the Torres Strait Islands, people typically greet others by saying "kamau."
Is Sri Lanka a torres strait islands?
No ... the Torres Strait is between Australia and PNG while Sri Lanka is located south of India.
What is the place between cape york peninsula is it Torres strait islands or papua new guinea?
The Torres Strait Islands lie between Cape York Peninsula and Papua New Guinea.
Where has Kala Lagaw Ya originat from?
The Torres Strait Islands of Australia
What do the colours represent on the Torres Strait Islands flag?
The colours on the Torres Strait Islands flag represent the following:Green: Represents the landBlue: Represents the seaWhite: Represents peaceBlack: Represents the Indigenous peoplesThe five-pointed star represents the 5 main island groups, while the headdress (dhari) represents the people of the Torres Strait Islands.
