1. Lands on Cuba

    · Bariay Bay, Holguín Province, Cuba

    Lands on Cuba
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    Columbus reached and explored northeastern Cuba, which he named Juana and interpreted as part of Asia. Bariay Bay is traditionally associated with the landing; exact identification is not completely certain.

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