Portugal

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Portugal
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History

• Portugals monarchy was over thrown in 1910 and a
  republic was established.
  
• Politics power was unstable until 1985 elections
  when Mario was elected President.
  
• Portugal was the first country to use euro for
  currency.
  
• In 1999 they gave Macau back to China ending its
  over sea empire.
  

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Holidays

• Corpis Christe is in June
• They celebrate all Christian holidays (Easter and
  Christmas).
  
• All saints day is November first its a holiday
  made to honor the dead. They place flowers on
  relatives graves.
  
• Portuguese independence day is December first.

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Food and Dinning

• Food includes cheese, meat, fruits, vegetables,
  bread, and fish.
  
• The national dish is baslainua a salted cod.
• Breakfast is coffee or milk with a sandwich or
  toast.
  
• The biggest meal is lunch eaten at one p.m.
• At four p.m. they have a snack and coffee break
  baic is a strong espresso.
  
• At 800 or 900 they eat dinner a salad or soup
  is fine.
  

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History

• Iberian and Celts first settled and built
  colonies.
  
• Romans invaded making it their province, so the
  religion was Christian until they were over run
  by moors.
  
• It was first recognized as independent country
  1134 under king Alfonzo.
  
• They gained some land in Brazil, Cape Verde and
  Macau and piece of land near Hong Kong.

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People

• The population is about 10.6 million and
  growing.
  
• The language is Portuguese
• 90 is Roman catholic.
• The style is sports jackets or suits for men.

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Transportation Communications

• Subway or train and automobiles are the most
  common forms of transportation.
  
• Telephone and newspaper are the main ways of
  communications.
  
• Kids either walk or have there parents drive them
  to school.
  
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Land and Climate

• Portugal is 35,675 miles squared.
• Along the coast and has some hills and valleys.
• Only a 4th of the land is good for farming.
• Its only neighboring county is Spain.

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