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Portugal
Portugal, or the Portuguese Republic, is a country located in southwestern Europe. Its capital city is Lisbon.
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What are some of Portugal's contributions to the world?
Immigration.
(As in all societies, the impression of its highest expression is individual and collective. My individual impression is of the skill demonsrated by the musicians who play the accordeon and the Portuguese guitar. The acclaim of these is, somewhat, stifled. There are unique Portuguese rhythms and melodies which deserve, rightfully, international merit and promotion. It is regrettable that, since its association with the rest of Europe, the Portuguese government has not invested sufficiently in the promotion and nurturing of that which is uniquely Portuguese. FRC)
finding alot of contries like Angola cape verde timor e leste mizombique they also found there selfs Portugal foud Portugal we also found Brazil
Why was vasco da gama's discovery of an all water route to india so important to portugal?
Commerce was the main reason that all the major European nations were seeking a water route to Asia. The spices and other trade items found in places like Japan(Cipango), China (Cathay), the Spice Islands (Indonesia), and India, could be purchased and resold back in Europe but the overland routes were so dangerous, too long, and expensive, that the profits made were not worth the risky investments. If Portugal could find a water route to Asia they could challange the Italian monopoy on Asian trade, they had an established government willing to train sailors and invest in the attempt to discover water routes, and a commercial class willing to invest in such ventures. Plus, the profits reaped would make Portugal the leading maritime power in Europe.
What major oceans or seas surround Portugal?
Portugal's western and southern coasts are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. Spain is Portugal's only neighbor. Spain extends along Portugal's eastern and northern borders.
What do the Portuguese traditionally eat on Christmas?
In Portugal people do the Ceia de Natal which is comparable to the North American Thanksgiving meal although Ceia de Natal does not end in the dinner. Ceia de Natal takes place in Christmas Eve and consists in a dinner, supper and tables full of food, cakes and all type of sweets that accompanist the party till as late as 3 am. At dinner it is traditional to eat cod fish throughout the country, but some families eat octopus or in a less common side turkey. Traditional Christmas cakes and sweets are vast (as an example: Filhós, Rabanadas, Aletria, Tronco de Natal, Bolo Rei, Lampreia). In a personal note cinnamon always reminds me of Christmas since some of the most well known Christmas sweets have cinnamon in them. Missa do Galo is the Christmas Mass (catholic faith) and it happens after dinner and is attended by the most religious families (not very common in big cities). Portuguese change gifts at midnight at Christmas Eve not on Christmas Morning.
In this sense one may say that Christmas most important moment is on Christmas Eve as its an occasion when entire families are together in the Ceia de Natal. On Christmas day it is tradition to dress new clothes and its common to make small trips around the city/country doing sightseeing. In interior places and small places it is common to see Religious Processions taking place.
Spain and Portugal are sometimes called the Iberian Peninsula why?
This landmass is called the Iberian Peninsula because of its position relative to the Ebro River. Iberian means the land 'this side of the Ebro.'
How did Columbus's voyage lead too a dispute between Spain and Portugal?
Portugal and Spain's contest for exploration led to the two empires seeking alternate paths to prominence. As the Portuguese had already found a way to Asia by going eastward, when Columbus suggested that Asia could be found by going westward, this appealed to the Spanish monarchy.
What was the portuguese currency before euros?
the escudo, about 250 to the pound sterling. Large amounts of money described as 'contos', 1000 escudos or about £4.
Euros
Is Portugal completely west of the prime meridian?
Since the Earth is almost exactly spherical (ball-shaped), you can travel in
either direction from the Prime Meridian and wind up in Portugal. But your
trip will be much shorter of you travel WEST from it.
Portugal is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and by Spain.
Do they have mosquitoes in Portugal?
Yes. There are cockroaches everywhere. They can be transported in every way imaginable, including on you... just look it up on the Orkin Extermination website or other cockroach fact sources. It's amazing how far they've spread - even just the German cockroach - worldwide. Not to mention, I live here in Portugal and so far I've seen and killed 2 in my bathroom.... :$
Which European explorer helped Portugal dominate the Eastern spice trade by finding a way to India?
Batolomeu Diaz, a Portuguese noblemen and the sailing master of the Naval Ship Sao Cristovao was the first European to circumnavigate the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. Before a voyage to Asia was possible they had to know that it was possible to go around Africa.
Vasco da Gama then became the first European to complete a sea trip from Europe to Asia (India) 10 years later
The Rio Tejo (Tagus river in english) is the longest river in Portugal, extending itself even into Spain. It passes through both the Portuguese capital, and the Spainish capital. The river is 1,038km long.
What is the highest mountain in Portugal?
Serra da Estrela [Mountain Range of the Star] is the tallest point in mainland Portugal. It's 6,539 feet [1,993 meters; 1.24 miles] above sea level.
The highest point in all of Portugal [including its two autonomous regions] is Mount Pico [Ponta do Pico] on Pico Island [Ilha do Pico] in the Azores [Região Autónoma dos Açores]. Mount Pico reaches a height of 7,710 feet [2,350 meters; 1.46 miles].
On August 4, 1881, Riodades recorded the hottest temperature of 122.9 degrees Fahrenheit [50.5 degrees Celsius]. Riodades is a parish [freguesia] of the municipality of São João da Pesqueira. It's located in the North Region [Região Norte].
How many miles did vasco da gama travel from Portugal to India?
once i think
It is wrong. To my knowledge he visited three times.
First time he visited India on 20.5.1498.
His Second visit is recorded on 1501.
He visited Third time to kerala and he was died. He was buried in Kochi.
Even to day you may see his body.
Which country is better Brazil or Portugal?
of course Brazil is better. they have more fun. they have carnivals and dress up.plus Brazil has won the most world cup.
However, Portugal is close to the rest of Europe and North Africa and all those influences have impacted on it. Portugal is an ancient country with a wealth of history and architecture. Purtugal gave birth to great explorers who opened up trade routes across the world, discovered and civilized Brazil and gave it their language.
What is the general ethnicity of Portugal?
Portugal WAS in 2001
98.0% Portuguese
1.5% Other White
0.3% Maghreb or Muslim
0.1% Black
0.1% Other
In 2012:
99.1% EUROPEAN DESCENT (2050: 94%)
-96.1% Portuguese (By 2050, will drop to nearly 75%)
-1.6% Ukrainian (Very High fertility and migration; prjctd. to be 15% by 2050!)
-0.7% Spaniard (Virtualy 0.76 TFR and high EMMIGRATION rates, 0.1% by 2050
-0.7 Other White/European
0.5% MUSLIM WORLD (2050: 4%)
-0.3% Maghreb
-0.2% Turk/Other
0.4% Other
-0.2% Black (2050: 1%)
-0.1% Asian (2050: 0.5%)
-0.1% Mixed Race/Other (2050: 0.5)
What are the two lasting legacies of Portugal's history?
1. The Portuguese flag was adopted on June 30, 1911.
2. Portugal originally declared independence from the kingdom of Leon in 1128.
