Present-day name of the country where Cabot claimed land

John Cabot claimed parts of North America specifically Canada.

Answer

Present-day name of the country where Cabot claimed land is Canada

Explanation

John Cabot was a Venetian explorer and a navigator who claimed land which is now Canada for England. In the year 1947 he reached the coast of Canada but his origin was England, he had sailed for Canada. He discovered Grand water banks which were rich in fish. His sail to Canada was requested by King Henry vii of England.