Fun facts about Portugal
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The word Portugal derives from Latin Portus Cale, meaning 'port of Cale'.
Portugal
Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country in Southwestern Europe. It is a unitary republic comprising mainland Portugal, located on the southwestern of the Iberian Peninsula and bordered by Spain to the north and east, and the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “Etymology” section
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Neanderthals roamed the southwestern Iberian peninsula until 37,000 years ago.
Portugal
Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country in Southwestern Europe. It is a unitary republic comprising mainland Portugal, located on the southwestern of the Iberian Peninsula and bordered by Spain to the north and east, and the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “History” section
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Portugal's exclusive economic zone extends 1,727,408 km2, making it one of the largest in the European Union.
Portugal
Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country in Southwestern Europe. It is a unitary republic comprising mainland Portugal, located on the southwestern of the Iberian Peninsula and bordered by Spain to the north and east, and the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “Geography” section
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Portugal has been a semi-presidential representative democratic republic since the ratification of the Constitution of 1976.
Portugal
Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country in Southwestern Europe. It is a unitary republic comprising mainland Portugal, located on the southwestern of the Iberian Peninsula and bordered by Spain to the north and east, and the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “Government and politics” section
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The Portuguese military became fully professional in 2004.
Portugal
Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country in Southwestern Europe. It is a unitary republic comprising mainland Portugal, located on the southwestern of the Iberian Peninsula and bordered by Spain to the north and east, and the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “Government and politics” section
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Photo: Norbert Nagel · CC BY-SA 3.0