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Portugal
   has this flag:   

Geography > Flags - National


Portela
   International Airport is in   
Lisbon, Portugal
During World War II it was a hub for smuggling people in and out of Europe.

Geography > Airports


P
   is the international car registration for   
Portugal
Geography > Car Registrations


Portugal
   has the capital   
Lisbon
In 1755 an earthquake was a catalyst to the City being totally destroyed. After the Quake a huge 50ft Tsunami crashed through the city. As if that wasn't enough, lamps and cooking fires upset in the tumult ignited a fire storm that proved impossible to control. It burned unchecked for three days, completing the destruction. In all more than 60,000 people died in the disaster in Lisbon alone.

Geography > Capitals


Portugal
   uses the   
Euro
euro (EUR) ; note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries

Geography > Currencies


The Vasco Da Gama Bridge
   is in   
Portugal
Longest bridge in Europe at 10.7 miles.

Geography > Bridges


Portuguese
   is an official language of   
Portugal
Language > Official Languages


.pt
   internet domain is used by   
Portugal
Geography > Internet Domains


Portugal
   has the anthem   
A Portuguesa
The Portuguese

Geography > National and Regional Anthems


Caldo Verde
   comes from   
Portugal
Green soup with kale (a form of cabbage) rinsed and julienned.

Misc > Cuisines of the World


Pastel De Nata
   comes from   
Portugal
Delicious Portuguese custard tart; also “pastel de Belém”.

Misc > Cuisines of the World


Cabo De São Vicente / Sagres
   is situated in   
Portugal
Southwestern tip of mainland Europe

Geography > Capes and Headlands


Azores
   belongs to   
Portugal
868 sq. mi.

Geography > Islands


Madeira
   belongs to   
Portugal
306 sq. mi.

Geography > Islands


Portugal
   is situated in   
Europe
Geography > Which Region


Portugal
   has the national animal   
Galo De Barcelos
Geography > National Animals


Arrábida Bridge
   is in   
Portugal
Porto

Geography > Bridges


Portugal
   is the site of   
Central Zone of the Town of Angra Do Heroismo in the Azores
Geography > UNESCO World Heritage Sites


Portugal
   is the site of   
Historic Centre of Évora
Geography > UNESCO World Heritage Sites


Portugal
   is the site of   
Monastery of Alcobaça
Geography > UNESCO World Heritage Sites


Portugal
   is the site of   
Laurisilva of Madeira
Geography > UNESCO World Heritage Sites


Portugal
   is the site of   
Alto Douro Wine Region
Geography > UNESCO World Heritage Sites


Portugal
   is the site of   
Historic Centre of Guimarães
Geography > UNESCO World Heritage Sites


Portugal
   is the location of   
Peneda-Gerês National Park
Geography > National Parks of the World


Atlantic Ocean
   is home to the   
Portugal Current
Geography > Ocean Currents


Ferdinand Magellan
   was born in   
Northern Portugal
1480-1521. Portuguese sea captain who led the first expedition that sailed around the world

Misc > Birthplaces


RUI Ex-1bbf
   comes from   
Leiria, Portugal
Misc > Members Home Locations


Portugal
   has a motto   
Esta é a Ditosa Pátria Minha Amada
Geography > Mottoes of Countries and Regions


Bracalandia
   is situated in   
Portugal
Braga, Braga

Misc > World Amusement and Theme Parks


Portugal
   has the patron saint   
Anthony of Padua
June 13

History & Mythology > Patron Saints - Places


Ribatejo
   is located in   
Portugal
Alqueve - a tough astringent wine sold in 5 liter flagons

Misc > Wine Appellations - Worldwide


Madeira
   is located in   
Portugal
Famous for Rainwater Madeira - yum

Misc > Wine Appellations - Worldwide


Setubal Peninsula
   is located in   
Portugal
Fortified wines of Setubal and Terras do Sado

Misc > Wine Appellations - Worldwide


Alentejo
   is located in   
Portugal
Inexpensive and jammy red wines

Misc > Wine Appellations - Worldwide


Tras-os-Montes
   is located in   
Portugal
Port and Vinhos do Douro

Misc > Wine Appellations - Worldwide


Vinho Verde
   is located in   
Portugal
Vino Verde (young wine)

Misc > Wine Appellations - Worldwide


Tinta Barocca
   grape was first grown in   
Portugal
Used in the production of red Port.

Misc > Grape Varieties


Tinta Cão
   grape was first grown in   
Portugal
A high quality variety used in the production of Port.

Misc > Grape Varieties


Tinta Amarela
   grape was first grown in   
Portugal
A less known and used red Port variety.

Misc > Grape Varieties


Sérgio Azevedo
   was born in   
Portugal
B. 1968; prolific contemporary composer

Music > Classical Composer - Nationality


Portugal
   had the entry   
Vânia Fernandes - "Senhora Do Mar"
13th place -- The song title means Lady of the Sea

Music > Eurovision Song Contest 2008 - Finalists


Portugal
   has the time zone   
UTC
Madeira and the main territory of Portugal -- Western European Time (WET)

Geography > Time Zones by Country


Lisbon, Portugal
   has this flag:   

Geography > Flags - World - City County Municipal


Social Democratic Party of Portugal
   is associated with the colour(s)   
Orange
Misc > Political Party Colours


Lusitano
   originated in   
Portugal
Science & Nature > Horse Breeds by Origin


Cabo Espichel
   is situated in   
Portugal
Iberian Peninsula

Geography > Capes and Headlands


Cabo Carvoeiro
   is situated in   
Portugal
Iberian Peninsula

Geography > Capes and Headlands


Diario De Noticias
   is published in   
Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal

Misc > Newspapers of the World


Expresso
   is published in   
Portugal
Lisbon,

Misc > Newspapers of the World








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