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Which coastal landmarks were named by Portuguese explorers in Liberia?
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Portuguese explorers named several prominent coastal landmarks in Liberia after reaching the region in 1461. These landmarks include:1
- Grand Cape Mount1
- Cape Mesurado (also known as Montserrado)1
- Cape Palmas12
Following these explorations, the area became widely known as the Grain Coast due to the trade of Melegueta pepper, which was highly valued at the time.1