0429 Portugal - Setubal

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Setubal is a city and a municipality in Portugal. One of Portugal's most important ports, it handles wine, oranges, and cork. It has a fishing fleet, shipyards, chemical and glass plants, and is a major sardine-canning center. In 1979 was opened a highway between Lisbon and Setúbal.

0399 Portugal

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Castles in Portugal were crucial components of the military across history. The Portuguese learned the art of fortification construction from the Romans and the Moors. The Romans, who ruled and colonized the territory of current-day Portugal for more than four centuries, built forts with high walls and strong towers to defend their populations.

0378 Portugal - Island Terceira

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Terceira is an island in the Azores archipelago, in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. Angra do Heroismo, the main city in Terceira, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

0182 Portugal

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Portugal is a European country, situated on the Iberian Peninsula. It stands bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the west and south and by Spain, in the north and east. One of the most interesting aspects of the country is its diverse geography, comprising of mountains, arid plains, sub-tropical volcanic islands, lush-green meadows and picturesque beaches. The warm hospitality, panoramic locales and rich historical legacy of the country only add to the appeal. The Portugal cuisine is varied and the wines are renowned internationally since a long period of time.

0131 Portugal

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The capital of Portugal is Lisbon, which is also it's largest city. The national flower of Portugal is Lavender. Mainland Portugal is sub-divided into ten geographical regions: Minho, Douro Litoral, Tras-o-Montes, Douro Litoral, Beira Alta, Beira Litoral, Beira Baixa, Ribatejo, Estremadura, Alentejo and the Algarve. The Costa de Prata, capital Coimbra, is the coast of the Beira Litoral, between Lisbon and Oporto. It has long, sandy beaches, rather exposed and windswept (making it attractive to windsurfers) and beautiful towns and villages!!!