Brief introduction of Columbus

Christopher Colombo

Italian navigator. Born in Genoa, Italy and died in valladolid, Spain. Engaged in sailing activities all his life. Moved to Portugal and Spain. It is believed that the earth is spherical, and that sailing from Europe to the west can reach India and China in the east. With the support of the king of Spain, he went to sea four times (1492 ~ 1493 ~1496, 1498 ~ 1500,/kloc-0). Opened a route across the Atlantic to the United States. Arrived in Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, Dominica, Trinidad and other islands. First landed on the American continent on the south bank of Parria Bay. The coastline of Honduras in Central America, which reached more than 2,000 kilometers in Lianwan, was investigated. Know the isthmus of Panama; The wind direction changes of the Atlantic Ocean blowing east wind at low latitudes and west wind at high latitudes were discovered and utilized. The correctness of the theory of earth sphere is proved. Promoted the connection between the old continent and the new world. He mistakenly thought that the new world he arrived in was India and called the locals Indians.

Columbus

Columbus

The capital of Ohio, the second largest city in the state. Located in the central part of the state, at the intersection of Saioto River and Orentangi River. The urban area is 469 square kilometers. The population is about 570,000, of which blacks account for 20%; The metropolitan area includes Franklin and other five counties, with an area of 1430 square kilometers and a population of about 165438+ million. 1797 white people began to settle down. 18 12 is named after Columbus who discovered the new world. 18 1 6 has become the state capital, and 1834 was officially established. After 1830, with the opening of the Ohio River-Lake Erie Canal and the access of the railway, it developed into a transportation and commercial center. After World War II, industry developed rapidly. Now it is an important industrial city in the state, and the aircraft manufacturing industry is the forerunner of industrial development. There are also auto parts, building materials, mining equipment, glass and so on. Agriculture and animal husbandry are developed in the surrounding areas. It is the hub of roads, railways, river transportation and aviation. In downtown area, there are the tallest buildings in the city-Leifker Lincoln Tower, Veterans Memorial Hall, McKinley Memorial Hall, Science and Industry Center, State Capitol and 6.096-meter-high bronze statue of Columbus. Cultural and educational undertakings are developed, including Ohio State University, Franklin University and several state schools for the deaf. There are Bater Memorial Society, alton Ceramic Products Foundation, Chemical Refining Company and other research institutions.