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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 best explains why Portugal got off to an earlier start in exploration than the rest of Europe?

The biggest reason was that Portugal had Prince Henry who founded a school for navigators and favored sailors.

Do you know when the lv100 regigigas event will be released in Portugal?

nobody knows, just pay attention to this site: http://ms.nintendo-europe.com/regigigas/ptPT/index.html

Does only Spain border Portugal?

Spain is the only country which Portugal borders. In addition to Portugal, Spain also borders France, Andorra, the United Kingdom and Morocco.

Is Portugal the size of a state?

Yes, Portugal is in between the states of Indiana and Maine in size.

The Encyclopedia of the Nations gives the total area of Portugal as 92,345 square kilometers [35,655 square miles]. This includes the two autonomous regions of the Azores [2,247 square kilometers/868 square miles] and the Madeira Islands [794 square kilometers/307 square miles].

This total area places Portugal in between Indiana and Maine in size. Indiana has 94,327 square kilometers [36,420 square miles]. Maine has 91,652 square kilometers [35,387 square miles].

For more information, go to www.nationsencyclopedia.com/economies/Europe/Portugal.html. For U.S. States Area/Ranking, go to www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/area.shtml.

How does the climate in Portugal affect Portugal's food?

the climate effects the food just like any other country... different climates for different types of food... understand?

Does the Portuguese man of war migrate?

No, the portuguese man of war does not migrate, because it does not have any control of where it is going, the water takes it places.

Why did Lisbon Portugal's capital become Europe's center for the spice trade?

There is two trade in Lisbon Portugal's capital. The Europe's center triangular trade between China and Japan which made it an important center.

Health in Portugal?

The health system in Portugal has undergone great changes. Recently a great ammount of medical facilities were shut down due to low turn-out, focusing the technology and resources in greater city centers in an attempt to muster better economic-efficient results. Civil servants are offered health insurance for the time being, but it is estimated that it will soon be revoked and remand the insurance applications to the private sector. There was a rule established for maximum allowed cash payment for each day a patient spends at a hospital of 5 euro, not counting major surgery or other significant fees. Public clinics are substancially cheaper than the private sector, as they are supported partially by the state. For example, I would pay 30 euro for a simple visit in a clinic and only about 2 euro in a state-run facility.

When was Portrait of Isabella of Portugal created?

Portrait of Isabella of Portugal was created in 1548.

What is the distance between Faro Portugal and Malaga Spain?

The total distance from Faro, Portugal to Malaga, Spain is 196 miles as the crow flies. This is equivalent to 315 kilometers or 170 nautical miles.

How did Portugal get its name?

When the Arabians invaded Portugal they found many Oranges. in Arabic oranges are called 'bortugal' so they named it after that.

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Did John Cena come to Portugal?

Yes, there are YouTube videos of John Cena performing with others in Portugal. He was in Portugal wrestling in June 2007.

What cities does not fit in the order Lisbon Portugal Vienna Austria Sofia Bulgaria Vaduz Malta?

Lisbon is in Portugal, Sofia in Bulgaria and Vienna in Austria, but

Vaduz is in Lichtenstein.

Driving distance Seville Spain to Lisbon Portugal?

460 km (286mi) - about 4 hours 8 mins Seville, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal

1. Head northwest on Paseo de las Delicias toward Calle Almirante Lobo 22 m

2. Continue on Paseo de Cristóbal Colón 0.7 km

3. Turn right at Calle Reyes Católicos 0.1 km

4. Take the 3rd left onto Calle Marqués de Paradas 0.3 km

5. Turn left at Plaza de la Legión 0.1 km

6. Continue on Av Cristo de la Expiriación 0.4 km

7. Slight right at Calle Odiel 0.5 km

8. Turn right 0.1 km

9. Turn right toward A-49 1.3 km

10. Continue straight onto A-49

Entering Portugal 133 km

11. Continue on A22 79.9 km

12. Take exit 10 toward Messines/Lisboa 0.5 km

13. Merge onto A2

Partial toll road 234 km

14. Continue on IP7

Toll road 4.6 km

15. Take the exit toward Praça Comércio/Belém/Alcântara 1.0 km

16. Slight right at Praça Gen. Domingos de Oliveira 0.2 km

17. Take the 3rd right onto R. João de Oliveira Miguéns 0.2 km

18. Take the 1st left onto Av. 24 de Julho 0.3 km

19. Turn left at Av. 24 de Julho/N6

Continue to follow Av. 24 de Julho 2.4 km

20. Slight left at Cais do Sodré 0.2 km

21. Continue on Av. da Ribeira das Naus 0.6 km

22. Turn left at Praça do Comércio 12 m

Lisbon, Portugal