Why did Alexander VI divide the world between Spain and Portugal?
To prevent interminable war between the two over who could explore where.
What prompted Portugal to eventually grant Angola its freedom?
Angola went on to war against Portugal. Eventually, Portugal could no longer sustain the war in Angola due to rebellion in different colonies in Africa.
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Siyanen = David Seaman Adion = Tony Adamas Le Doe = Graeme Le Saux Sumerslade = Gareth Southgate Saintpealer = Stuart Pearce Malmoran = Steve McManaman Galbone = Paul Gascoigne Imghe = Paul Ince Plyguts = David Platt Shilecon = Teddy Sherringham Shirare = Alan Shearer Malquin = Nigel Martyn Kilcan = Martin Keown Ward = Dennis Wise Reylack = Jamie Redknapp Horner = Glen Hoddle Roden = Bryan Robson Marcore = Paul Merson Warol = Chris Waddle Il Rance = Ian Wright Ferdy = Les Ferdinand Linden = Gary Lineker
Were Spain and Portugal once united?
During the 16th century Kings Philip II, Phillip III, and Phillip IV ruled both countries.
Do you write hi in Portuguese in Brazil?
Hi is "oi" in Portuguese(brazil) and how are you is " como você está?"
How long is the drive from Faro Portugal to Seville Spain?
It should take about 2 hours to drive the 122 miles.
Which African countries did Portugal colonize?
The Portuguese Empire included, at one time or another:
The Americas: Brazil, part of what is now Suriname, and part of Uruguay.
Africa: Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Ceuta (now administered by Spain, but Morocco claims the territory.)
Asia: A number of settlements on the coasts of modern-day India and Pakistan; Sri Lanka, the Maldives, parts of Thailand and Indonesia, and the island of Timor, which is now split between Timor-Leste and Indonesia, as well as Macau, in southern China.
Macau was the last territory given up from the Portuguese empire, in 1995.
What part of the world made up the Portuguese Empire?
Northern Africa, Southeastern and southwestern Africa, Part of India, Part of China and Brazil.
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What advantage did English and Dutch merchants have over the Portuguese merchants?
The English and Dutch merchants had more powerful and faster ships, joint-stock companies and cheaper ships.
How far is it from North Carolina to Portugal?
It is approximately 3500 miles from the Outer Banks to Portugal
No. Portugal (mainland) has 1230 km extension of maritime coast, plus 667 km in the Azores and 250 km in Madeira. Azores and Madeira are Portuguese islands. Moreover, Portugal has 3rd largest Exclusive Economic Zone of the European Union, covering approximately 1 683 000 km² of sea.
First, direct trade between Portugal and the coastal people of West Africa bypassed the routes across the Sahara and pulled the coastal region into a closer relationship with Europe.
Second, the Portuguese began the European trade in enslaved West Africans.
Is Michigan more populated than Portugal?
No, Michigan isn't more populated than Portugal. According to 2009 estimates, Portugal is more populated than Michigan. The 2009 estimated population for Portugal is 10,707,924. Portugal's population density is 295 people per square mile [114 per square kilometer].
The 2009 estimated population for Michigan is 9,969,727. Michigan is ranked eighth for population in the United States. Michigan's population density is 179 people per square mile [68 per square kilometer].
What is the distance by sea from Dubrovnik Croatia to Lisbon Portugal?
The distance by road from Dubrovnik is 3123 km (source: www.maporama.com)