When was the end of European exploration?

The end of European exploration is generally considered to have occurred in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, as most of the world's landmasses had been mapped and claimed by European powers. By this time, the focus shifted from exploration to colonization, exploitation, and the consolidation of empires. Notable events, such as the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, formalized the division of Africa among European powers, further marking the decline of the era of exploration.