According to localcollegeexplorer.com, Portugal is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, bordered by Spain to the east and north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. The country covers an area of 92,090 square kilometres (35,602 sq mi), making it one of the smallest countries in […]
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Portuguese cuisine is very different from other European cuisines, as it is actually in an isolated position. Initially, the cuisine of this country was designed for fishermen and peasants, and therefore is simple and satisfying, basically meat, fish and vegetables. In the manufacture of most dishes, pepper, garlic, onion, tomato, […]
Although Portugal is not a very large country, a large selection of holiday options allows it to occupy a leading position in terms of the annual number of visitors to the country. The mild climate and excellent beaches of the Atlantic create the best conditions for a sea holiday, while […]
Until the sec. XI the history of the populations of the western part of the Iberian Peninsula is confused with the general history of Spain (v.). At that time the peoples who were then grouped under the generic name of Portucale they lived under the scepter of the king of León. During […]
Portugal is not the subject of particular threats to national security and is not the primary target of international terrorism. On the military level, he is engaged in the resolution of international crises, especially in the former colonies. Portugal actively participates in NATO and international missions and in particular promotes […]
Portugal in the Stone Age Around 300,000 years ago people lived in what is now Portugal. Rock carvings from the Stone Age were found on the banks of the Côa River in northeast Portugal. They are 10,000 to 25,000 years old. In the 6th millennium BC BC the hunters and […]
History of Portugal from 1383 to 1926 Portugal becomes a world power – House of Avis (1383-1580) After a dispute over the succession, John I was the first king of the House of Avis to become the king of Portugal. One of the most important kings was Manuel I, who […]