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Why would a route to Asia via the Atlantic ocean have given Spain an advantage over Portugal

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Because the Atlantic Ocean route is more straightforward, resulting in faster shipping time, and a easier trade exchange.
The initial goal of Columbus was in fact to find such route. He never expected fo find a whole new continent.
Portugal on the other hand, had a spcie trade route that crossed Africa and Asia, but that was not as straightforward.
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