Question

The Strait of Magellan linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean between the tip of
South America and Tierra del Fuego Island was named after this explorer and navigator.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

It was discovered and first traversed by the Spanish expedition of Ferdinand Magellan in 1520, after whom it is named. Magellan's original name for the strait was Estrecho de Todos los Santos ("Strait of All Saints").

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Strait of Magellan

Max. length 570 km (350 mi)

Min. width 2 km (1.2 mi)