What passage did the Vega Expedition complete?
Panama Passage
Northwest Passage
Northeast Passage
Southeast Passage
Answer
The Northeast Passage is a sea route that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans along the northern coast of Russia. It was first successfully navigated by the Vega Expedition, led by Swedish explorer Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld, in 1878-1879. The expedition, which lasted for two years, marked a significant milestone in the history of Arctic exploration and opened up new possibilities for trade and commerce in the region.
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