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History of portugal
Portugal is a European country with about 10 million residents and about 5 million migrants around the world. Portugal as the Portuguese Republic, is the currency euro (€). The language spoken is Portuguese as in former colonies.
The Portuguese territory, divided into 18 districts, extends from east to west for about 150 km and from north to south for about 500 km. The North and The Portugal borders with neighboring Spain and South and West is bathed by the Atlantic Ocean.
With the capital of Lisbon, Portugal also has two archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean. The archipelago of Madeira is composed of two main islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, there are two groups of islands depopulated, the Desert Islands and the Islands Wild. In turn, the archipelago of the Azores consists of nine islands divided into three groups, Group West - Corvo and Flores; Central Group - Faial, Graciosa, Pico, S. Jorge and Terceira, Eastern Group - Santa Maria and Sao Miguel.
For the climate, the Portuguese territory is subject to various climatic influences. In summer the sky is clear, the humidity is low and the temperatures rise. In autumn the sky overcast and the rain intensified predominates up for long periods. In winter, temperatures drop and intense cold is mainly in and north of the country. The South, winter is short and the temperatures are higher than inside, that due to the Mediterranean climate.
In the Azores, the climate is mild and seasonal variations are minimal, it accentuates the rainfall throughout the year, with strong winds and high humidity.
In Madeira, the climate is mild, although the precipitation occurring mainly in winter.
The Portuguese territory, divided into 18 districts, extends from east to west for about 150 km and from north to south for about 500 km. The North and The Portugal borders with neighboring Spain and South and West is bathed by the Atlantic Ocean.
With the capital of Lisbon, Portugal also has two archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean. The archipelago of Madeira is composed of two main islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, there are two groups of islands depopulated, the Desert Islands and the Islands Wild. In turn, the archipelago of the Azores consists of nine islands divided into three groups, Group West - Corvo and Flores; Central Group - Faial, Graciosa, Pico, S. Jorge and Terceira, Eastern Group - Santa Maria and Sao Miguel.
For the climate, the Portuguese territory is subject to various climatic influences. In summer the sky is clear, the humidity is low and the temperatures rise. In autumn the sky overcast and the rain intensified predominates up for long periods. In winter, temperatures drop and intense cold is mainly in and north of the country. The South, winter is short and the temperatures are higher than inside, that due to the Mediterranean climate.
In the Azores, the climate is mild and seasonal variations are minimal, it accentuates the rainfall throughout the year, with strong winds and high humidity.
In Madeira, the climate is mild, although the precipitation occurring mainly in winter.
Brief History of Portugal
As you know, Portugal was, is and will always be known as a country of conquerors.
As you know, Portugal was, is and will always be known as a country of conquerors.
After the occupation and battles between many peoples, including Romans, Barbarians, Muslims, among others, emerged in 1125 with only a young 14 years old, which means warrior and knight independent. The couple was called Afonso Henriques.
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D.Afonso Henriques - 1st King of Portugal
In 1128, after winning the Battle of São Mamede (in Guimaraes), Afonso Henriques said County Portucalense as independent principality.
Over time was locking battles against Spain and against the current Muslims. In 1139 won the Moors in the Battle of Ourique born and the Kingdom of Portugal, and D. Afonso Henriques crowned as the first king of Portugal.
In 1143 it recognized the independence of Portugal from the king of Castile, through the famous Treaty of Zamora.
In 1143 it recognized the independence of Portugal from the king of Castile, through the famous Treaty of Zamora.
Around the seventh century. XV, Portugal begins the "Age of Discoveries" squares and conquest in Africa, Ceuta and come later to win Alcácer blindness, Arzila, Tangiers and then followed up Safim, Mazagão and Azamor.
Wealth does not stop growing and the conquests spread. To rediscover the Portuguese discovered the Azores and Madeira. Later discover Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Angola and Guinea.
Wealth does not stop growing and the conquests spread. To rediscover the Portuguese discovered the Azores and Madeira. Later discover Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Angola and Guinea.
On 8 June 1497, Vasco da Gama would start the "Commercial Sea Route to India" which is spreading along the African coast to India. In turn, Christopher Columbus looked to the west (the Americas). It was then that in 1500, Pedro Alvares Cabral sailed to the Americas and conquered the country.
Seaman Vasco da Gama
In 1514, Jorge Álvares comes to China in 1543 and Francisco Zeimoto, António Mota and António Peixoto come to Japan
At that time, Portugal was a world power, benefiting the entire Iberian Peninsula. The Portuguese imported spices (coriander, ginger, pepper, curry, saffron ...), coffee, rice, peanuts, pineapple, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, gold, diamonds, among other things, not forgetting the famous tea of the East that the British received and made to their culture. Many of these products were hitherto unknown in Europe.
At that time, Portugal was a world power, benefiting the entire Iberian Peninsula. The Portuguese imported spices (coriander, ginger, pepper, curry, saffron ...), coffee, rice, peanuts, pineapple, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, gold, diamonds, among other things, not forgetting the famous tea of the East that the British received and made to their culture. Many of these products were hitherto unknown in Europe.
Portuguese Caravel
Over time, the major colonies have become independent and 3 October 1910 to set up the Portuguese Republic. In 1928 António de Oliveira Salazar entered for the government and its nationalist and conservative mentality, rejecting communism and the economic and political liberalism. All political parties except the Portuguese Communist Party "disappeared. Censorship is installed and strikes are prohibited. Political leaders were persecuted by the PIDE (political police).
On April 25, 1974, has been the coup d'etat most successful in history - "The Revolution of the Carnations." The Portuguese and the Portuguese army in general mutiny. When the soldiers left the streets someone started to distribute red carnations by soldiers. Each soldier placed a red carnation in the barrel of the rifle. But ... how the troops have the right time to operate?
Everything had to be planned for some time and was a key to all the radio signal given by a password, which was nothing more, nothing less than a song from "Zeca Afonso" - "Grandola Vila Morena." The troops were in place and people went to the street. I installed the freedom in Portugal.
Portugal is a welcoming country, with scenery and a unique cuisine.
If you're looking for is peace, adventure, joy, comfort, good food, good wine, natural beauty .... Welcome to Portugal!
On April 25, 1974, has been the coup d'etat most successful in history - "The Revolution of the Carnations." The Portuguese and the Portuguese army in general mutiny. When the soldiers left the streets someone started to distribute red carnations by soldiers. Each soldier placed a red carnation in the barrel of the rifle. But ... how the troops have the right time to operate?
Everything had to be planned for some time and was a key to all the radio signal given by a password, which was nothing more, nothing less than a song from "Zeca Afonso" - "Grandola Vila Morena." The troops were in place and people went to the street. I installed the freedom in Portugal.
Portugal is a welcoming country, with scenery and a unique cuisine.
If you're looking for is peace, adventure, joy, comfort, good food, good wine, natural beauty .... Welcome to Portugal!
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