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PORTUGAL

 

 

1. Portugal is the oldest country in Europe. It's had the same defined borders since the year 1139. 

 

2. The capital of Portugal is Lisbon. The Portuguese say, Lisboa. (LEESH-bo-ah) 

 

3. Lisbon is home to the oldest bookstore in the world-- Bertrand bookstore-- established in 1732. 

 

4. Portugal produces 70% of the world's cork exports. 

 

5. Portugal and England have the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world. (signed in 1373) 

 

6.  Portugal was the first colonial power to abolish slavery. 

 

7. The Portuguese eat more fish and shellfish per head of population than any other country. 

 

8. Portugal has the longest bridge in Europe-- Vasco De Gama-- at 11 miles long. 

 

9. Government: Unitary State, Semi-Presidential Republic. 

 

 

FACT... 

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