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This is Sweden's most prolific explorer. He crossed the deserts and mountains of Central Asia.
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Sven Anders Hedin
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Sven Anders Hedin (1865-1952) was Sweden's most famous explorer, known for his extensive travels through Central Asia including the Gobi Desert and Himalayas. He mapped uncharted regions and discovered ancient cities. Leif Eriksson was a Viking, Vasco de Gama was Portuguese, Samuel de Champlain was French.