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Country Quiz: Portugal 🇵🇹

Situated in southwestern Europe; this is the territorial nation of Portugal 🇵🇹 Instead of having knowledge of a few countries - Why not all of them?
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/portugal/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17758217
https://www.portugal.com/history-and-culture/17-fun-facts-about-portugal-that-will-shock-you/
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Last updated: January 28, 2024
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History
Founded
1143
In 1498, this Portuguese explorer became the first ever European to reach India by sea
Vasco da Gama
In 1500, this Portuguese explorer claimed Brazil, which would culminate in 300+ years of Portuguese rule in Brazil
Pedro Álvares Cabral
Modern-day independence
1640
In 1755, this natural disaster took place, killing roughly 70,000 people
Earthquake
During WWI (1914-18), Portugal fought alongside this side
Allies
Between 1939-45, Portugal remained neutral in this war
World War II
In 1975, these colonies in Africa, ruled under Portugal, were granted independence
Angola
Cabo Verde
Guinea-Bissau
Mozambique
Sao Tome and Principe
In 2001, Portugal became the first country in the world to officially decriminalise this
Drugs
Society
Language and Nationality
Portuguese
Main Religion
Christianity
National Animal
Iberian Wolf
National Sport
Football
Home to the oldest ____store, called Bertrand, still operating, opened in 1732, situated in the capital
Book
Arguably one of the most famous football players in all of history (active since 2003-, currently plays for Saudi Arabia)
Cristiano Ronaldo
Geography
Capital
Lisbon
Second-Largest City
Porto
Home to the world's largest ____ forest
Cork
Bordering Oceans
Atlantic ocean
Part of this peninsula
Iberian
Climate
Temperate
Time zones
1 (UTC 0)
Bordering Country
Spain
Politics
State-Condition
Republic
Founding Father
Afonso I / D. Afonso Henriques
Most Famous Leader (dictator - 1932-68)
António de Oliveira Salazar
Member of this western military alliance
NATO
Member of this European alliance
European Union
Leader (1995-2002 and current UN General-Secretary since 2017)
Antonio Guterres
Economy
Currency
Euro
Main Economic Sector
Tertiary / Service
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