Portugal - Wikipedia
WEBPortugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe, and whose territory also includes the Macaronesian archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira.
History of Portugal - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Portugal can be traced from circa 400,000 years ago, when the region of present-day Portugal was inhabited by Homo heidelbergensis. The Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, which lasted almost two centuries, led to the establishment of the provinces of Lusitania in the south and Gallaecia in the north of what is now Portugal.
Portugal - Wikiwand
WEBPortugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe, and whose territory also includes the Macaronesian archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira.
Portugal - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBPortugal is the westernmost country of Europe and part of the Mediterranean area. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. Its capital city is Lisbon. It has been a member of the European Union since 1986.
Portugal | History, Flag, Population, Cities, Map, & Facts
WEBMay 11, 2024 · Portugal, country lying along the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Once continental Europe’s greatest power, Portugal shares commonalities, geographic and cultural, with the countries of both northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Learn more about Portugal.
Culture of Portugal - Wikipedia
WEBThe Portuguese participate in many cultural activities, indulging their appreciation of art, music, drama, and dance. Portugal has a rich traditional folklore ( Ranchos Folclóricos ), with great regional variety. Many cities and towns have a museum and a collection of ancient monuments and buildings.
Geography of Portugal - Wikipedia
WEBPortugal is located on the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula and plateau, that divides the inland Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean. It is located on the Atlantic coast of this plateau and crossed by several rivers which have their origin in Spain.
Portugal - Age of Discovery, Reconquista, Iberian Peninsula
WEBThe county and kingdom of Portugal to 1383. The kingdom and the Reconquista; Disputes with Castile; The house of Aviz, 1383–1580. Independence assured; Consolidation of the monarchy; Medieval social and economic development; The discoveries and the empire. Conquest and exploration; Control of the sea trade; Union of Spain and Portugal, 1580 ...
Tourism in Portugal - Wikipedia
WEBAs of 2019, Portugal had 27 million visitors. The most popular destinations were Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, the Portuguese Riviera, Madeira, Sintra, Óbidos and Fátima. The most popular with internationals were Lisbon, the Algarve and Northern Portugal. National tourists prefer Northern Portugal, followed by Central Portugal and the Algarve.
Continental Portugal - Wikipedia
WEBContinental Portugal (Portuguese: Portugal continental, IPA: [puɾtuˈɣal kõtinẽˈtal]) or mainland Portugal comprises the bulk of the Portuguese Republic, namely that part on the Iberian Peninsula and so in Continental Europe, having approximately 95% of the total population and 96.6% of the country's land.
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