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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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How did Prince Henry of Portugal contribute to the end of fudalism?
Prince Henry of Portugal (1394-1460) was also called Henry the Navigator. In the 14th and 15th century he contributed much to the exploration of the world, establishing trade routes with far away places, starting with Africa.
What are two lasting legacies of Portugal’s history?
1:It put an end to using slaves as laborers.
2:It showed that a small country can make a big impact.
Goan is of Portuguese decent and a style of cooking related to the Portuguese town of Goa.
Rissois is generally shrimp (or fish) turnover.
Attached are a few links to recipes for it.
Why did Portugal have colonies Africa but Spain did not?
Spanish Morocco and Spanish Sahara were Spanish colonies in Africa.
What are Portugal's famous landmarks?
There was a recent election to vote on the 7 wonders of Portugal.
- The Belem Tower in Lisbon.
- Jeronimos' Monestery in Lisbon.
- The Bone Chappel in Evora.
- The Sintra Palace in Sintra.
- Guimarães Castle in Guimarães.
- Tower of Clerigos in Porto.
Are a few I can remember from the top of my head.
Why did Portugal want east timor?
Portugal used East Timor as a trading post and base of operation's European country's were all over the region because of the value of the goods that could be had there.
What New World territory did Portugal obtain by signing a treaty with Spain?
green land and part of Brazil
What is the voltage in Portugal?
The local current is 220 volts and ground connection is made by a 2 pin plug.
Why did King John 1 of Portugal decide to spend as much money as needed on ocean exploration?
my answer is pep
Over which area did Pedro Álvares Cabral establish control for Portugal?
Pedro Ãlvares Cabral [c. 1468 - c. 1520] established control over Brazil for Portugal. His fleet of 13 ships and 1,500 men sailed out of the Portuguese capital city at Lisbon on March 9, 1500. He first sighted Brazil on April 21, 1500. Cabral set foot on April 22nd at Porto Seguro in the modern-day state of Bahia in northeastern Brazil. Cabral is credited as the first European discoverer of Brazil.
Did Napoleon ever conquer Portugal?
He tried, 3 times, Portugal was the only country that didn't close the frontiers to England so we had their help in the battles. the first one was a disappointment. The french came and only with the help of the English we didn't lose. The second time he didn't went for the capital, I guess he wanted to start conquering from up to down, the people grabbed anything, and I mean anything they could and ran the french out. The third time he goes to the north again, and this time the English helped the Portuguese and Napoleon failed.
Was Portugal an original EU member?
No, Portugal was not an original EU member. It only joined in 1986, at the same time as Spain. This was 34 years after the EU had originally formed.
Is Portuguese the same as Mexican?
No. Portuguese language comes from the Western European country of Portugal, located in the Iberian peninsula. Portuguese-speaking countries include Brazil, Angola, Mozambique and other former colonies of Portugal.
Mexico's most widely spoken language is Spanish, which comes from the European country of Spain, also on the Iberian peninsula like Portugal. Besides Spain and Mexico, other Spanish-speaking countries include Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Cuba and paradoxically, the United States which qualifies as the second-largest speaking country behind Mexico.
What are Portuguese physical traits?
round faces, dark eyebrows, hazel/brown eyes, dark brown hair/light brown hair, tanned skin
