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Portugal /ˈpɔrtjəɡəl/ (help·info), officially the Portuguese Republic (Portuguese República Portuguesa),^[4] is a country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of mainland Europe and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal.

The land within the borders of today's Portuguese Republic has been continuously settled since prehistoric times. Gallaeci, Lusitanians, Celtici, Cynetes, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans and many Germanic tribes such as the Suevi, the Buri and the Visigoths, all left its influence on what is today Portuguese territory. The territory was integrated in the Roman Empire as the province of Lusitania and Roman settlers strongly influenced Portuguese culture, particularly the Portuguese language, mostly derived from Latin. After the fall of the Roman empire and occupation by different Germanic tribes, in the early 8th century the Muslim Moors conquered the Christian Germanic kingdoms, occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula. Later, during the Christian Reconquista (Reconquering), the County of Portugal was settled, as part of the Kingdom of Galicia. Portugal emerged during the 12th century from this brief earldom and would establish almost its entire modern-day borders in 1249.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, with a global empire that included possessions in Africa, Asia, and South America, Portugal was one of the world's major economic, political and military powers. It was then united with Spain during a period called the Iberian Union; however, in 1640 it went onto re-establish total sovereignty and independence during the Portuguese Restoration War that resulted in the establishment of a new dynasty and a return to the previous separation between the two crowns and empires.

The 1755 Lisbon earthquake, Spanish and French invasions, which preceded the loss of its largest territorial possession abroad, Brazil, resulted in both the disruption of political stability and potential economic growth as well as the reduction of Portugal's international status as a global power during the 19th century. After the overthrow of the monarchy in 1910, a republic was established that was then followed by a dictatorship. With the Portuguese Colonial War and the Carnation Revolution coup d'état in 1974, the ruling dictatorship was deposed in Lisbon and the country handed over its last overseas provinces (most prominently Angola and Mozambique in Africa); the last overseas territory, Macau, was handed over to China in 1999.

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1. Escape to Portugal November 20, 2009 Though overshadowed by its more popular neighbour to the east, Portugal remains one of Europe's unspoilt gems. Portugal has an old-fashioned charm, with medieval castles and picture-perfect villages scattered over twisty coastlines and flower-covered hillsides. From the ancient university town of Coimbra to Lord Byron's favourite Portuguese haunt, Sintra, the country's proud history can be felt everywhere. Sun-kissed beaches like Cascais and Sagres offer enticements of a more self-indulgent sort. The dramatic, end-of-the-world cliffs, wild dune-covered beaches, protected coves and long, s... (read more) Author: Ezee Go

2. Tips To Consider On Portugal Car Rental November 19, 2009 Tips To Consider On Portugal Car Hire Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal and if you are looking for cheap car hire in Portugal, Lisbon will be the most expensive place to get that. Being the capital city, it is fairly clear that you will get expensive deals here, however if you will have required information and resources beforehand you can easily get a bit cheap car hire in Portugal, particularly at Lisbon airport. While most tourist reach Lisbon through its airport, it is quite obvious that this is where you must know to how to opt for cheap car rental companies. Some of the ca... (read more) Author: Jose Costa

3. How to get the most from your holiday property. November 19, 2009 Many of you already pay a fee with one or more of the large advertising portals that are out there on the internet. Although costly, especially if you list you property on several of them, they are still a good investment, as many of these control the search engines first 1 or 2 pages, and are likely to employ someone full time to carry out their SEO (search engine optimisation) However in recent times even these sites are struggling to attract the number of enquiries many owners rely on in order to generate enough revenue to maintain the running costs of the property. So how c... (read more) Author: Keely Capel

4. Revisit Blackpool - it's better than ever (best Blackpool hotels) November 12, 2009 Blackpool is situated on England’s picturesque west coast, its shores lapped by the Irish Sea. Once the epitome of the British summer holiday - Punch and Judy, knobbly knees and donkey rides et al – Blackpool’s popularity took a shelving as modern British holiday makers struck out for European destinations, such as Spain, France and Portugal, in search of sun, sea and sand further afield. Although Blackpool remains a popular draw for seaside holidaymakers, its continued reliance upon tourism has meant that hard times were inevitable; particularly as UK holidaymakers sought increasingly e... (read more) Author: Isla Campbell

5. The Properties of Portugal November 12, 2009 In Portugal, there are so many different cities and towns that you can choose to go to or buy property from. There are certain things to be considered in buying a property, the weather, best location, can bite your taste and comforts you. In Portugal, they are abundant of that domain. Like other countries there are rules to be followed in having a property. Here are the some of the basic steps to help you understand the procedures and legal acts that are required in acquiring a property in Portugal: • The use of government licensed estate agent, for at least they are bonded by State... (read more) Author: Richard Hewitt

6. Running Through Portugal Motorways November 12, 2009 Portugal is a picturesque country and worth exploring. Other than the very famed location of Algarve and its prime city Faro; there are many other places where you can travel and walk around Portugal. So, the best bet for exploring Portugal is hiring car. Car hire Portugal will give you freedom to roam around to adventurous places and also enjoy them at your own time and speed . What more? You don’t have to worry about getting transportations at every place. The most important spot if you have opted for Portugal Car Hire is traveling through its motorways. But, it’s not only about... (read more) Author: Jose Costa

7. Moorish Fish November 11, 2009 For a relatively small nation, Portugal has surprising gastronomic variety. The Estremadura region, which includes Lisbon, is famous for its seafood - the fish market at Cascais, just outside the capital, is one of the largest in the country - while the production of sausages and cheese elsewhere adds another dimension to the national cuisine. Jaen produces ten per cent of the world's olive oil, and it is said that there are over 150 million olive trees here, scattered around a number of whitewashed villages and traditional townhouses. For those seeking striking scenery, a traditional lif... (read more) Author: Alfred Patick

8. Faro Service November 05, 2009 T taxi launch a new site for their service. A good service in these days is not well sussed without a good presence on the internet. In order to make this transfer service visible to the world, t taxi launch this new site that provide the same good service of their first site t taxi.pt. These last sites well know by providing a excellent service, have same limitations due to be a .pt site, not well recognised in countries of English language. So why not to try a universal domain as .ME, its new and is more personal, it is for you, its for everybody, yes I mean for you. If you are coming o... (read more) Author: Alexandre Barradas

9. Algarve: Aluguer de Carros Recompensa? November 05, 2009 O Algarve, um sitio  deslumbrante em Portugal que vale a pena visitar e um dos destinos turísticos mais  solicitados da Europa. Se está a  delinear visitar este pequeno paraíso e está preocupado com o seu meio de transporte no Algarve, então recomendo-lhe que opte por recorrer ao aluguer de carros. Alugar um carro é a escolha mais  evidente para quem quer explorar e ficar a conhecer o Algarve. Algarve é  um distrito de Portugal com várias cidades costeiras muito  consideradas como Albufeira, Portimão, Lagos, Vilamoura, Faro, etc. É uma  óptima opção quer você queira percorrer todas as praia... (read more) Author: Jose Costa

10. In December 2005: Yellow buoys on West Coast of Portugal November 02, 2009 In December 2005 Terradaily published a report from Agence France-Presse on a scheme to reduce oil dependence in Portugal by installing a wave electricity generating farm. “Portugal is turning to wind, wave and solar power to reduce its huge dependence on oil imports and meet its international commitments to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The world's first commercial wave power plant is set to begin operating off Portugal's northern coast in 2006. The wave power plant will be set up by a Portuguese consortium in the Atlantic about five kilometres (three miles) from... (read more) Author: RAJ CHETTIAR

11. In December 2005: Yellow buoys on West Coast of Portugal.. November 01, 2009 In December 2005 Terradaily published a report from Agence France-Presse on a scheme to reduce oil dependence in Portugal by installing a wave electricity generating farm. “Portugal is turning to wind, wave and solar power to reduce its huge dependence on oil imports and meet its international commitments to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The world's first commercial wave power plant is set to begin operating off Portugal's northern coast in 2006. The wave power plant will be set up by a Portuguese consortium in the Atlantic about five kilometres (three miles) from... (read more) Author: Sudhendu Gupte

12. Rugby League Merchandise - The Dubai Rugby Sevens, an Action Packed Event October 27, 2009 The 38th Dubai Rugby Sevens was held from the 27th to the 29th of November 2008. Some of the teams that competed include the Arabian Gulf, Argentina, Australia, England, Fiji, France, Kenya, New Zealand, Portugal, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America, Wales and Zimbabwe. The 2008 Dubai Rugby Sevens was an important one since the Dubai Rugby Sevens tournament was moved to a newly built rugby sevens venue "The Sevens" rugby sevens stadium. Previously the Dubai Rugby Sevens was held at the Dubai Exiles Rugby Ground. The end to the Dubai Rugby Sevens 2008 was marked with a "Rugb... (read more) Author: Tom Miller

13. Where can you find the ideal golf holiday? Try Portugal... October 26, 2009 Weather A golf holiday in Portugal doesn’t come with a guarantee of fine weather but there’s a good chance of experiencing a perfect golfing climate. Although Portugal faces the Atlantic rather than the Mediterranean, the summers are warm and the winters mild, particularly on the coast. In the summer, the average number of sunshine hours is 11; in the winter, the average is five. Algarve The two most popular golfing regions in Portugal are the Algarve and the Silver Coast. The Algarve lies in the south. For the purpose of a golf holiday in Portugal, you can split the area... (read more) Author: George Parker

14. Portugal Car Hire: The Finest Reasons October 26, 2009 If you are setting up to arrange transportation in Portugal, then you will find many options for you. However, the most excellent medium is to have car hire in Portugal. Of course, you can catch other public and private transport option, but in a large amount the situation you will find that you are doing the best deal by going for car hire in Portugal. So, let’s see the three most common reasons why you should go for car hire in Portugal. - You will get finest deals in terms of cost: Car hire is better if you have a travel plan spanning over different spots of city. For exampl... (read more) Author: Jose Costa

15. Growing popularity of Hot tubs October 22, 2009 Hot tubs are growing in popularity all over the country as East Kilbride based The Hot Tub House are finding out. Their huge range of luxury hot tubs and spas are getting enquires not only form all over the UK but from all over Europe as well as they are getting requests to deliver to Spain, Portugal, France and Greece. It’s easy to see why everybody is keen to get their own piece of affordable luxury when you take one look at the tubs in action you can instantly see how they can seriously improve your quality of life. That’s before you even set foot in one. Lie back in the sculpted seats... (read more) Author: jim damon

16. Oriflame Portugal October 22, 2009 Bem vinda a Oriflame! Torne-se já assessora Oriflame e receba o catálogo Oriflame completamente grátis. Faça a sua inscrição na Oriflame e comece já a vender cosmetica Oriflame ficando com um part time rentável e divertido. A oriflame Portugal é lider em vendas de cosmeticos! A Oriflame oferece uma maneira inteligente de compra e venda dos seus produtos. O nosso sistema de vendas directas beneficia tanto clientes como Assessores. Para o cliente, ele é uma forma divertida, conveniente e fiável de compra feita a uma pessoa amiga, incluindo conselhos pessoais, ideias e inspiração, bem como uma po... (read more) Author: oportunidade cosmetica

17. Portugal the perfect holiday destination! October 22, 2009 Silver Coast holidays at Praia Del Rey The Silver Coast of Portugal has wonderful empty golden sand beaches; villages full of charm and character; friendly and helpful people; excellent wines and much cheaper prices than the rest of Europe. Lisbon is an easy 45 minute drive - a great capital city with much to discover. At Holiday Rental Portugal Ltd we pride ourselves on our personal service - making your holiday easy to plan and providing you with all the information and advice that you need, both before and during your holiday. Golf holidays at Praia Del Rey Fancy yourself a golfer? ... (read more) Author: Knowall Media

18. Lake Resort Spa: Portugal paradise October 16, 2009 The Lake Spa Resort is a special spot in the center of the beach city of Vilamoura in Portugal. Visitors to Seville or Lisbon flock to this spot hailed for its beach, great seaside views, exotic scenery and of course, one of the best spa hotels in Portugal. The reason being that it is very close to the Faro International Airport. The Lake Spa Resort at Vilamoura is splayed out splendidly over thirty thousand square meters of beaches and verdant gardens. A perfect place for relaxation out of all the spas and resorts in the vicinity. Careful planning is the hallmark of this best among spa h... (read more) Author: Mike Greaves

19. A quantity of Memorable Moments for the Euro Millions Lottery October 13, 2009 The Euro lottery was in the beginning formulated by the main lotteries of Spain the UK and France and was launched on Saturday 7th of February 2004. The opening draw was on Friday the 13th of February 2004 in Paris. France Spain and The United Kingdom were the only countries taking position firstly but lotteries from Austria, Belgium, the Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland also became involved in October 2004. The Euro lotto or the Euro lottery, as it is named these days, collects the ticket collections of all nine participating European populations resulting in a ... (read more) Author: Manish Ahuja

20. Euro Millions Syndicate and the many Advantages October 09, 2009 The Euro Millions lottery has a prize win record of 126 million pounds, the euro lottery as it is also know as, is massive. The Euro Millions has been known to produce rollover prizes, the most this has happened has been roughly 10 times to date. It is managed jointly by the national lotteries of UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Spain, France, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Portugal. The Euro Millions is played on Friday nights and has TV coverage in the UK on BBC1, TVE for Spain, TF1 in France and TSR1 in Switzerland. To Accomplish the Euro Millions crown prize, will be required to harmoni... (read more) Author: Mr Lee

21. The Must Know Facts About Potugal October 08, 2009 The Best of Portugal can refer to many different perspectives such as the best activities, best places or best products. Portugal is located in the south western part of Europe and its fame is spread worldwide because of the supreme quality wines produced in its vineyards. The most popular among the different wine varieties produced in the country are the Port wine and Madeira wines. While it is true that Portugal is very famous worldwide for its wines and vineyards, olive oil too has been emerging slowly as one of the leading cash crops and in some parts of Portugal, olive oil groves are... (read more) Author: Luis Fontese

22. Holidays For Single People - Choices in abundance October 08, 2009 Single people with a passion for travelling can now go to their dream destinations from across the world. Whether one wants to bask in the traditional old world charm of the backwaters of Kerala or make the most of an Easter U.K extravaganza, there is no dearth of some very interesting options to choose from. Special holidays for single people are being designed by reputed providers to enticing locales such as Turkey, Portugal, Mexico, Istanbul, Goa, or Spain. On the outset, a single traveller planning a holiday has to select the destination that he wishes to travel to. He might want to e... (read more) Author: Anish Nambiar

23. Discover the Lisbon Culture and Traditions October 02, 2009 Lisboa, or as commonly known, Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal is a wonderful mix of cultures and traditions inherited over the past twenty centuries. This beautiful metropolis blends in influences of the Moorish and Roman invasions in the form of their architectural buildings, museums, music, festivals of worship dedicated to Roman saints and in countless other day to day activities. This city built over seven hills, has impressively reconstructed itself after the massive earthquake and tsunami of 1755, which had reduced it to rubble. A culturally vibrant city, Lisboetas (the inhabit... (read more) Author: Accommodation In Lisbon

24. Golf Champions Of Football October 01, 2009 Supporters from around the UK go head to head to become 'Golf Champions of Football 2010'A nationwide golf challenge is calling on all football fans to dust down their irons and woods to compete in the first annual 'Golf Champions of Football' tournament. Teeing off May 2010 golfing football fans are invited to head for the Algarve, Portugal for the three stage event. Each team of four will be entered to play in one of three group stages to play alongside fellow supporters from around the country. Winning teams from each stage are awarded prizes with the team with overall points lead crowned C... (read more) Author: Thomas Baker

25. Socialists Win Portugal Election September 28, 2009 The ruling Socialists have won Portugal's parliamentary election, but failed to earn a majority of seats.With all but a few ballots counted, official results Sunday gave the Socialists 37 percent of the vote, while the main opposition, the conservative Social Democratic Party, won 29 percent.Three smaller parties - the Popular Party, the Left Bloc and the Greens - also won enough votes to take seats.The Socialists are hanging onto power despite Portugal's economic crisis, high unemployment and an economic reform package that conservatives say will drive up the country's debt.Prime Minister Jos... (read more)

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