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Portugal
Portugal, or the Portuguese Republic, is a country located in southwestern Europe. Its capital city is Lisbon.
2,714 Questions
Started a school for sailors in Portugal?
Prince Henry which opened the school in 1419 henry the navigator
What is King Afonso V of Portugal's birthday?
King Afonso V of Portugal was born on January 15, 1432.
How many times did Portugal win the world cup?
Portugal have yet to win a world cup , and also to win the European cup as well.
Why was Portugal one of the first European countries to begin exploration?
Lisbon is located at 37 degrees North, 8 degrees West. The following explorers started their voyages here:
1. Bartolomeu Dias
2. Vasco da Gama
3. Pedro Alvares Cabral
4. Amerigo Vespucci
How did Spain and Portugal split?
The Pope divided the new world into what he thought was half. Spain got west and Portugal got east. Portugal ended up with just Brazil and Spain got everything else.
The pope divided the world in "half." The Line of Demarcation was created to divide the world. Portugal got the land on the east while Spain got the land on the west, which was a greater quantity.
Lisbon is to Portugal as what city is to Cameroon?
Yaounde. Lisbon is Portugal's capital and Yaounde is Cameroon's capital.
Portugal is a European country located on the Iberian Peninsula between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. Cameroon is a west African country located near Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Gulf of Guinea, located in the Atlantic Ocean.
When did Portugal join the EU?
On January 1, 1986 Portugal joined the European Union [EU]. The EU was known then as the European Economic Community. Portugal is one of 27 member states
How did Portuguese sailors reach Asia?
what different routes did Portugal and Spain take when trying to find a way to reach Asia during the age of exploration
What continents did Portugal claim or control territories are cities by 1600?
By 1600, Portugal claimed land on South America, Africa, Asia, and of course, its homeland Europe.
Who are the Portugal soccer players names?
Luis Figo, who recently retired, was extremely popular and was the Portuguese National Team's captain for many years. He has handed down the torch to Cristiano Ronaldo, it seems, who plays for Manchester United when he isn't playing for Portugal, and is acclaimed to be the best soccer player in the world.
In what ways were the Spanish and Portuguese empires in the Americas similar?
Both were interested in discovering a sea route from Europe to Asia.
Portugal is bordered by Spain, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Portugal is bordered by Spain, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Portugal is bordered by Spain, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Portugal is bordered by Spain, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Portugal is bordered by Spain, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Portugal is bordered by Spain, and the Atlantic Ocean.
How you say Thank you so much in Portugal?
If you are a woman, you must say "obrigada"
If you are a man, you must say "obrigado" .
However, it's common for many woman to say obrigado,but this applies only in informal talking.
How much does the average meal in Portugal cost?
The price will vary depending on your date of departure (both the day of the week and whether or not you are traveling during peak tourist season). The best way to determine the exact cost of such a trip would be to contact a travel agent or go to a travel website and work up a sample itinerary.
Bartolomeu Dias. Portuguese explorer who in 1488 led the first expedition to sail around the southern tip of Africa from the Atlantic and sight the Indian Ocean. Vasco da Gama was the first to reach India ten years later.
What countries challenged the Portuguese for the trading empire in Asia?
The European countries who were competing for Asian trade include England, France, and Portugal. Dutch and Spain also competed during the Age of Exploration.
How long is the flight from belfast to Portugal?
Lisbon (LIS) to New York, NY (NYC) Shortest Flight Duration 7 hours 50 mins
What country has been held by Portugal Spain and Brazil?
The South American country of Uruguay has the distinction of being a possession of Portugal, Spain and Brazil. The region of Uruguay was first explored by Portuguese explorers in 1512-1513. Spanish explorers would arrive soon afterwards in 1516. The Spanish and Portuguese would clash over the area until it gained independence from Spain in 1814. In 1821 it was invaded by the Portuguese and annex as part of Brazil. Once Brazil split off from Portugal, Uruguay went with it and was part of the Brazilian Empire until 1828 when it re-gained its independence.
What is Portugal's temperature in the summer season?
The highest monthly average temperature in Portugal during the summer is 28 degrees Celsius [82 degrees Fahrenheit] in August. The highest monthly average temperature for June is 25 degrees Celsius [77 degrees Fahrenheit]. The highest monthly average temperature for July is 27 degrees Celsius [81 degrees Fahrenheit].
Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political?
Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involvedin a political?
Did christopher Columbus' ship wreck on Portugal?
Yes. It crashed near Portugal and he swam all the way to land. He considered it a blessing by god.
What are the native animals of Portugal?
Portugal is the home to many endangered species of animals, such as the fin whale, the monk seal, the med monk seal and the northen right seal. Common sights in Portugal are deer, hares, wild goats, rabbits, and many birds. Portugal's mountains are the home to wolves, foxes and lynx.
How many provinces does Portugal have?
Portugal is made up of 18 districts and also has 2 regions.They Districts are called: Aviero, Beja, Braga, Braganca, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Evora, Faro, Guarda, Leiria, Lisboa, Portalegre, Porto, Santarem, Setubal, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real and Viseu.The regions include Azores and the Madeira Islands.
