Multiple choice general knowledge

Discovered on New Years Day 1502 by Portuguese explorers, this natural wonder was named 'River of the First of January.' Very original - except it turned out not to be a river at all but which magnificent harbour?

  1. Sydney Harbour

  2. Harbour of Rio de Janeiro

  3. Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia

  4. Hong Kong Harbour

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Portuguese explorers discovered Guanabara Bay on January 1, 1502, mistakenly naming it Rio de Janeiro (January River). This magnificent harbour is one of the largest and most beautiful natural harbours in the world.