Portuguese explorers first visited the archipelago in 1505.

Portuguese explorers in search of spices first came to this part of the world in the early 1500's and took over.

The first European discovery of the area was made around 1507 by Portuguese explorers, but the specifics are unclear.

Portuguese explorers started to explore Angola in the late 15th century.

Gomes de Sequeira was a Portuguese explorer in the early 16th century.

Portuguese explorers and traders arrived in the area in the late 15th century.

The island lost much of its native habitat due to invasive animals and plants, beginning with goats introduced in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers.

Portuguese explorers were the first Europeans to discover the archipelago.

The Portuguese explorers discovered the islands in 1456 and described the islands as uninhabited.

The modern word "China" originated with Portuguese explorers of the 16th century and is derived from this usage.