Which famous explorer was a citizen of the Republic of Ragusa?
Marco Polo
Christopher Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Ferdinand Magellan
Answer
Marco Polo, the famous Venetian explorer, was a citizen of the Republic of Ragusa. He is best known for his travels to Asia and his book "The Travels of Marco Polo," which introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China.
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