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English: Northeastern part of Ortelius Americas map from 1570. (Map showing numerous more or less anachronisticly placed mythical names on locations, as well as several phantom islands, which was regular for maps in that time. For instance: Norvmbega, Terra Corterealis, Friesland, Estotiland with more.)
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Source The Library of Congress
Author Ortelius, Abraham (1527–1598)

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Part of Abraham Ortelius' atlas from 1570, showing "Norvmbega" among other somewhat mythical names for various areas as well as several phantom islands.

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