His discovery of the Pacific Ocean established Spain's claim to it and the land surrounding it, and spurred Magellan to seek a direct sea route to the Pacific and the East Indies beyond.
Israel is roughly the size of Maine. Therefore, about 5 or 4 Israels should fit in Maine.
About 50 or 60 Maines should fit in the US, therefore 250 or 360 Israels should fit in the US
1538 I think was the year they were founded
