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Is brizil a portuguese colony know?

No. Portugal has no more colonies except if you count the Azores.


What countries did Portugal once rule?

Brazil is a former Portuguese colony. The country was claimed for Portugal by Pedro Álvares Cabral [ca. 1468 - ca. 1520] in April 1500. Colonial status essentially ended with Brazil's declaration of independence on September 7, 1822.


In which four countries that were former colonies of Portugal is Portuguese the official language?

In Latin America, Brazil is a former colony of Portugal, and has Portuguese as its official language. In Africa, Cape Verde Islands and Guinea-Bissau likewise are former colonies, and keep Portuguese as their official languages. In Southeast Asia, East Timor is a former colony, and maintains the official status of Portuguese right alongside of the indigenous Tetum language. And in Asia, Macau is a former colony, and uses Portuguese and Chinese as official languages.


Why did democracy fail to establish itself in Latin America after former Spanish and Portuguese colonies had gained their independence?

Democracy failed in Latin America after Spanish and Portuguese Colonies gained their independence because at the time, Spain and Portugal were ruled by a monarchy. King Ferdinand of Spain controlled both countries and their territories.


Did Napoleon's invasion of Portugal impact Portuguese colonies in the Americas?

It led Portuguese leaders to leave Europe and rule from the colony of Brazil. When Portugal became independent of the French Occupation in 1815, the Brazilians had become accustomed to having local leadership and this became a major issue leading to the War of Independence of Brazil in 1822.

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Are there any Portuguese colonies today?

It seems that there is no colony of Portugal today.


Which countries speak Portugal?

Portugal is a country in southwestern Europe that primarily speaks Portuguese. Brazil is another country where Portuguese is the main language. Portugal's former colonies in Africa and Asia, such as Angola, Mozambique, and East Timor, also speak Portuguese.


Is brizil a portuguese colony know?

No. Portugal has no more colonies except if you count the Azores.


How did napoleons conquest of Spain affect Spanish colonies in the Americans?

It demonstrated that power reverted to the people when a monarch was absent.


What country did the Portuguese establish?

The Portuguese established colonies in Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and several other territories in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.


Who was on top of the social hierach in spanish and portuguese colonies?

In Spanish and Portuguese colonies, the people who were on top of the social hierarchy were the peninsulares - individuals who were born in Spain or Portugal. They held the highest positions in government, the church, and society.


What important event in Portuguese history took place in 1975?

Portugal granted independence to its largest African colonies.


What countries did Portugal once rule?

Brazil is a former Portuguese colony. The country was claimed for Portugal by Pedro Álvares Cabral [ca. 1468 - ca. 1520] in April 1500. Colonial status essentially ended with Brazil's declaration of independence on September 7, 1822.


What has the author Manuel Murias written?

Manuel Murias has written: 'Os seiscentismo em Portugal' -- subject(s): Portugal, Intellectual life, Civilization 'Short history of Portuguese colonization' -- subject(s): Discoveries in geography, Colonies, History, Portuguese


What two countries used to be Portuguese colonies?

Brazil and Angola are probably what you're looking for, although Portugal did have quite a few much smaller colonies. Other facts: East Timor was another big colony of Portugal. Though not a country.


In which four countries that were former colonies of Portugal is Portuguese the official language?

In Latin America, Brazil is a former colony of Portugal, and has Portuguese as its official language. In Africa, Cape Verde Islands and Guinea-Bissau likewise are former colonies, and keep Portuguese as their official languages. In Southeast Asia, East Timor is a former colony, and maintains the official status of Portuguese right alongside of the indigenous Tetum language. And in Asia, Macau is a former colony, and uses Portuguese and Chinese as official languages.


What cities do you speak Portuguese?

I can speak portuguese in any city of the world and so can anyone who is a native speaker as Portuguese is the official language of Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe and Mozambique... Or... anyone who learnt it as foreign language....