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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 is it like to be a kid in Portugal?
Portugal has been a member of the EEC for some years, now. As a member, it must conform-for the greater part- to European Human Rights protocols. These protocols have contributed greatly to the safety and welfare of the children of Portugal. Fortunately, the traditional Catholic aspect of raising children, which prevailed prior to Portugal joining the EEC, is being slowly displaced. Access to education has significantly improved and, overall, child welfare has improved. Children, now, are influenced greatly by standards found throughout the European community. Whether or not this has contributed to their contentment is questionable.
As upset about the global economy crysis, as outraged about the war and as unhappy with our local government as any other country out there.
So... doing fine.
There are a number of sea ports of Portugal. Some of these include Port of Sines, Port of Setubal, and the Port of Leixoes.
How did Portugal come to claim Brazil?
The King come here because Napoleão Invade Portugal , and before that existed a deal between Spanish , England , Portugal about explorer new lands
The deal is first here come first to claim
How do you spell Portugal in spanish?
Portugal is spelled the same in Spanish as in English. It is pronounced, "poor-to-GAHL." Sites such as learn-spanish.co.il provide audio pronunciations of many common Spanish words.
The Portuguese and the Spanish were in competition during the period of colonization in the 15th century, following their reconquest from the Moors. Portugal pioneered the sea route to India around Africa, and Spain discovered the Americas. The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) effectively limited Portugal to colonies in Brazil, where its influence remains today.
In the early 1800s, Napoleon led French armies that occupied Spain, and part of Portugal, making the two countries erstwhile allies.
When did Greece Spain and Portugal join the ec?
Greece joined in 1981. Spain and Portugal joined in 1986.
What effect did the empires of Spain and Portugal have on the rest of the world?
They were both a part of European imperialism which altered the political, economic and social affairs of other countries.
What did Portugal's initial interest in Africa mostly seem to concern?
It was an obstacle between Europe and the Far East. Their primary concern was determining if their was a sailing route around the continent.
Is Spain on the east of Portugal or west of Portugal?
Portugal is west of Spain, between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean.
Where in the world Madeira located?
Maderia is a Portuguese island chain that is located in the North Atlantic ocean. It is just two hundred fifty miles north of the Tenerife, Canary islands.
