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In the 16th century, it explored and colonised large areas, including [[Brazil]], [[Angola]], [[Mozambique]], parts of [[India]], [[Timor]], [[Cape Verde]], and others. It lost much of it's power when Lisbon was destroyed in an earthquake in 1755, and it was occupied in the Napoleonic Wars. In 1910 a revolution deposed the monarchy; but repressive nationalistic government would rule for most of the next six decades. In 1974, a left-wing military coup installed broad democratic reforms. Portugal is a founding member of [[NATO]] and entered the [[EC]] (now the [[European Union]]) in 1986.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/po.html CIA Factbook</ref>
In the 16th century, it explored and colonised large areas, including [[Brazil]], [[Angola]], [[Mozambique]], parts of [[India]], [[Timor]], [[Cape Verde]], and others. It lost much of it's power when Lisbon was destroyed in an earthquake in 1755, and it was occupied in the Napoleonic Wars. In 1910 a revolution deposed the monarchy; but repressive nationalistic government would rule for most of the next six decades. In 1974, a left-wing military coup installed broad democratic reforms. Portugal is a founding member of [[NATO]] and entered the [[EC]] (now the [[European Union]]) in 1986.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/po.html CIA Factbook</ref>
Portugal has an area of 92,391 square kilometers and a population of 10,642,836 (2007 estimate).
Population
Portugal's population is 10,566,212.
It is the 76th most populated country.
Capitol
Portugal's capitol is a large town named Lisbon.
Government
Portugal’s government is a parliamentary
democracy. It’s president is Jorge Sampaio
and its prime minister is Jose Socrates.
Languages
The official language of Portugal
is Portuguese. A little bit of Spanish
and French is also spoken.
Origin
The Kingdom of Portugal emerged 12th century connected with the process concerning the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula.
However the Republic of Portugal did not emerge until 1910.
Literacy Rate
The adult male literacy rate is 95%.
meaning, that 95% of the total male population
has had some type of formal schooling.
The rate for females is only 90%. The
literacy rate determines the percentage of
schooling the countries occupants have.
Food
Portuguese food is a combination of seafood and
Mexican food. There are a lot of meats and cheeses
as well. Popular desserts are usually almond and fig
sweets. Two popular Portuguese meals are Cream
of Shrimp Soup and Rice with pork.
Books
Two notable Portuguese books are: Global
Impact of the Portuguese Language and
Hebrews of Portuguese Nation: Conversos
And Community in Early Modern Amsterdam.
Flag
The Portuguese flag is red and green with
a yellow woven circle and an emblem to
the left of the center.
Map
As you can see on the map
to the right Portugal is
bordered by Spain and the
North Atlantic ocean.
Culture
A good example of Portugal culture occurs during the Christmas
season. Families create elaborate nativity scenes with lakes and
hills. The family gathers around the Christmas tree and the Crèche
to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Instead of Santa Claus it is a
tradition to write to Baby Jesus and ask for gifts.
Geography
The area of Portugal is 92,391sq. km. It is slightly
smaller than the state of Indiana. It’s largest city,
Lisbon has 1.9 million people in it. It has a mountainous
Northern terrain and rolling plains in the South. The
average yearly temperature is 61° F.
People
Portugal’s density is 275 people per sq. mile. The annual
growth rate is – 1.3%.The religion is Catholic, with a
percentage of 97% belonging to its church. The main
race is Mediterranean with small black and European
communities. The life expectancy is 76 years and
the Work Force percentages are as shown below.
Industry
Natural resources: Fish, tungsten, iron, copper, tin, and uranium ores. Agriculture: forestry, fisheries, cork, wine.
Industry: textiles, clothing, footwear, wood and cork, paper, chemicals, manufacturing, food and beverages.
Services: Commerce, government, housing, banking and finance. <ref> worldfactbook.com/portugal <ref>