The Trindade Island is located more than 1000 km east of Vitória, Brazil. Colonial building which today is seat to the Vitória Prefectural Government Vitória is the capital of the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. ...

The Trindade and Martin Vaz Islands were discovered in 1502 by Portuguese navigators, and, along with Brazil, became part of the Portuguese ultramarine domain. Trindade is a city located on the island of São Tomé, which is part of the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. ... Martin Vaz, the part of the Archipelago of Trindade, Sao Tome and Principe Categories: West Africa geography stubs ... Events January 1 - Portuguese explorers sailed into Guanabra Bay, Brazil and mistook it for the mouth of a river which they named Rio de Janeiro May 9 - Christopher Columbus leaves Spain for his fourth and final trip to the New World. May 21 - Portuguese discover island of St Helena. ...

In 1895, the English would venture again and try to take possession of this strategic position in the Atlantic. However, Brazilian diplomatic efforts, along with indispensable Portuguese support, have reinstated the Trindade Island to Brazilian sovereignty. 1895 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... The Atlantic Ocean is Earths second-largest ocean, covering approximately one_fifth of its surface. ... Trindade is a city located on the island of São Tomé, which is part of the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. ...

In order to clearly demonstrate sovereignty over the island, now part of the State of Espírito Santo, a landmark was built on January 24, 1897. Nowadays, Brazilian presence is marked by a permanent Brazilian Navy base on the main island. For other places that have this name, see Espírito Santo (disambiguation) Espírito Santo is one of the states of southeastern Brazil, often referred to by the abbreviation ES. With its capital at Vitória. ... January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Categories: Naval stubs | Military of Brazil | Navies ...

Many visitors have been there, the most famous of them was the English astronomer Edmund Halley, who took possession of the Island on behalf of the British Monarchy. Edmond Halley. ... The monarch or Sovereign is the head of state of the United Kingdom. ...