Why did the first fleet take the shorter route along the entire west coast of africa?

Paraguay is one of the only two countries in the americas that don't have a coastal border. the country is slightly smaller than california. it was under a military dictatorship for 35 years, ending in 1989; today it is a constitutional republic. most of the population is roman catholic, and over 60% of the people live in cities. its environment is threatened by deforestation and water pollution. which of the following facts from the paragraph above best describes an element of paraguay's culture? (apex)

Choose the factors that influence the climate of the u. s. northeast. distance from the equator proximity to large urban areas elevation secluded area distance from a large body of water

Do you think that outside cultures have enriched or detracted from the cultures and peoples of the african continent? how so?