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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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Portuguese law derives from roman law, and it's based on the 'rule of law' concept (roughly, it states there's no one above the law). Portuguese laws are approved and changed by the parliament,l and then applied.
Portuguese millipede found more in Adelaide than Portugal?
Probably, they have spread all over Southern Australia, west and east. I'd say more Portuguese Millipedes in Australia then Portugal.
They get everywhere and are a colossal pain
No. Portugal is not too polluted. china is the most polluted because of new unfriendly environment equipment and factories.
What type of tree bark is Portugal the leading exporter of?
Cork is the type of tree bark of which Portugal is known as the world's leading exporter. Specifically, Portugal produces over 50 percent of the world's cork from the cork oak [Quercus suber]. Around 720,000 hectares [2,780 square miles; 7,200 square kilometers] are dedicated to cork oak cultivation.
The Algarve Region in southern Portugal is famous for its superior quality of cork oak trees. North of the Algarve, the Alentejo Region also is prime area for cork oaks.
Portuguese society is Roman Catholic. But you can find small Christian Orthodox, Muslim, Jewish,Hindu, Sikh, Baha'i, Protestant, Mormon and Buddhist communities.
Why was Portugal under Salazar a case of non democracy?
Salazar ruled with fascism, making opposing political parties illegal, torturing, imprisoning, exiling and assassinating opposers.
What ocean borders Spain and Portugal to the west?
The Atlantic Ocean borders Spain and Portugal to the west.
Which islands did the Portuguese own in the far Atlantic Ocean?
The Azores Autonomous Region [Regiao Autonomia dos Acores] is a Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. The Azores' nine islands and rocky islets are about 930 miles [1,500 kilometers] from Lisbon [Lisboa], Portugal and about 2,400 miles [3,900 kilometers] from the east coast of North America.
The Azores were claimed for Portugal and settled by the Portuguese in the early fifteenth century. In 1976 the Azores became one of two autonomous regions of Portugal. According to the 2001 Census, their population was 241,763. It's estimated at 243,018 for 2006. In 2007 the population was around 244,000.
Why did austria declare war on Portugal?
Due to its alliance with Britain (1386, Windsor) and fearing for the security of its colonies in Africa, Portugal sinked german and austrian ships that were anchored in Lisbon.
Germany and Austia-Hungary responded declaring war on Portugal and thus, Portugal sent 50,000 men to the Western Front.
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What country was Bartolomeu Dias born in?
Bartolomeu Dias [c. 1451-May 29, 1500] was born in Portugal.
How far is it from Faro to Lisbon?
Faro is approximately 300 km (186 miles) distant to Lisbon. Travel time is about 2h30m by car in highways, 3h by express train and 3h30 by bus.
Who was the first Portuguese explorer to find water route to Asia?
Vasco du Gama was the Portuguese explorer who successfully completed the first all-water route to get to India. He traveled around Africa to get to India.
The fact that they all had a strong fleet wile most other European nations (apart from the Dutch, but they focused mostly on the East Indies) hardly had a fleet to speak of and had little or no ambition to sail out into the unknown world anyway.
First of all, the commitee appointed by the King to study Columbus' proposal discovered that Columbus was grossly miscalculating and underestimating the distance to China: the geographic location on the globe of China was well-known to the Portuguese through their earlier travels by the eastward route. So it advised the King not to go along with Columbus' plans. Columbus himself had asked for 10% of everything that was to come out of his discoveries, which also did not sit well with the King.
Finally, word had come in to the King that the eastern route had in the meantime been discovered to be feasible. The King then was no longer interested in trying a western route.
What is the country code and area code of Funchal Portugal?
The country code and area code of Funchal, Portugal is 351, 291.
Is it a criminal offense to be forcibly married at the age of 16 in Portugal without your consent?
Yes, it is illegal to force anyone into marriage in Portugal. Depending on the details, the parents, and possibly the groom, could be prosecuted. The circumstances of being forced are also grounds for having the marriage annulled.
The Human Rights Council is the leading UN body responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights around the world. The Council considers forced marriage to be a human rights violation.
Over 100 countries co-sponsored a resolution on child, early and forced marriage at the Human Rights Council in September 2013, calling for the elimination of child, early and forced marriage to be considered in the post-2015 development agenda. The resolution was unanimously adopted and is the first to be passed on the issue at the Human Rights Council. Portugal was among the states that supported the resolution. See the discussion page for the other States that supported it.
Where can one find property for sale in Portugal?
There are a number of websites where one can find property for sale in Portugal. Some of the best sites include Rightmove, Pure Portugal, A Place in the Sun and Prestige Property.
What quality is better browning B-80 12 gauge made in belgium or B-80 sl made in Portugal?
Both were actually made in Belgium,but the B-80SL were assembled in Portugal.The quality is actually the same,but individuals will pay more for the B-80,s that were made and assembled in Belguim.
