Occurrence of Attributes in Original Text
The text related to the cultural heritage 'Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande' has mentioned 'The Atlantic' in the following places:
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Cidade Velha, historic centre of Ribeira Grande demonstrates Outstanding Universal Value: Ribeira Grande was the first European colonial town to be built in the tropics, and marks a decisive step in European expansion at the end of the 15th century towards Africa and the Atlantic area. | UNESCO |
Its insular position, isolated but close to the coasts of Africa, made it an essential platform for the Atlantic trade of enslaved persons of modern times. | UNESCO |
Creole culture then spread across the Atlantic, adapting to the different colonial contexts of the Caribbean and Americas. | UNESCO |