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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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Portugal was the first European nation to explore and start colonies in which area?
The Portuguese Empire was the longest colonial European empire, with its inception dating back to its capture of Cueta in North Africa in 1415 CE. With its European borders safe from attack, Portugal was free to expand and explore other regions. It became the first European nation to explore and establish colonies in west Africa.
How do you translate 'internship' to Portuguese?
A condição de ser um interno ou o período em que a pessoa está internada.
a network of long distance trade routes dominated by muslim merchants.
What is the latitude and longitude of Portugal?
The latitude and longitude of Portugal is 39º 30' N and 8º 00' W respectively. It is located in southwestern Europe and lies on the western part of Spain. The total area is slightly smaller than that of Indiana. The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is situated on 38º 43' N and 9º 08' W latitude and longitude respectively. Portugal comprises of 18 districts and is five hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time.
What is the republic of the iberian peninsula?
The Iberian peninsula has three countries: Portugal (Parliamentary republic), Spain (Constitutional Monarchy) and Andorra (Parliamentary democracy and Co-principality)
Is the leaning tower of pisa in portugal?
No, it is a separate bell tower and part of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. Its address is Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
Who is better football team Brazil or Portugal or England?
Brazil are the best by a little compared to
Portugal and they are both much better than England in football!
Who is Portugal's national hero?
Portugal has many national heroes. There isn't any official one but Viriato from the Lusitanian tribe (Lusitania was a region that correspond almost entirely to modern Portugal) and fought against the Romans is probably one of the biggest national heroes. Afonso Henriques aka Afonso I of Portugal, was the first Portuguese King and conquered the Portuguese independence (achieved in 1139) is also one of the national biggest heroes. This is just 2 examples of many heroes.
What advantage did Portugal have that let it begin exploration before other European nations?
Its Atlantic ports were not under the control of the Moors.
What is Portugal's largest seaport?
Lisbon [Lisboa] is Portugal's leading seaport. It's the busiest port on the European Atlantic coast. It's located in western Portugal at the point where the Tagus River [Rio Tejo] flows into the Atlantic.
List of countries that Portugal plus gave independence to?
Brasil, Angola, Mozambique, S. Tomé e Príncipe, Cabo Verde.
Are people from Brazil Brazilian or Portuguese?
They are Brazilian and they speak portuguese as their official language
How long is a flight from Chicago to Portugal?
Travel time to (by car) : (65 Hours)Travel time to (by plane) : (9 Hours)
What is 'lawn mower' in Portuguese?
'Cortador de relva' is a Portuguese equivalent of 'lawn mower'.
The masculine noun 'cortador' means '[pair of] clippers, cutters, shears'. Its singular definite article is 'o'['the'], and its singular indefinite article 'um' ['a, one']. The preposition 'de' means 'of, from'. The feminine noun 'relva' means 'grass, lawn, turf'. Its singular definite article is 'a', and its singular indefinite article 'uma'.
What pope who divided newlt discovered lands between Portugal and Spain?
May 4, 1493 in History
Event:
Spanish Pope Alexander VI divides America between Spain and Portugal
What is holy place in portugal for pilgrims?
Muslim Hajj is performed only in Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Hajj cannot be performed anywhere else in the world.
