Which explorer was the first to sail to the east coast of South America? For which European country did he sail?
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Which explorer was the first to sail to the east coast of South America? For which European country did he sail?
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The first explorer to sail to the east coast of South America was Pedro Álvares Cabral. He sailed for the country of Portugal.
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