Portugal

Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe, whose territory also includes the Macaronesian archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira. It features the westernmost point in continental Europe; its mainland west and south border with the North Atlantic Ocean; and in the north and east, the Portugal-Spain border, which constitutes the longest uninterrupted border line in the European Union. Portugal is the oldest nation-state in Europe. Founded in 1143, its current borders were established in mid-13th century, making them some of the most ancient in Europe and the world. Its archipelagos form two autonomous regions with their own regional governments. On the mainland, the Alentejo region occupies the biggest area but is one of the least densely populated regions of Europe. Lisbon is the capital and largest city by population, and it is also the main spot for tourists alongside Porto, the Douro Valley, the Minho and Algarve regions, and Madeira.
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Some of the key events about Portugal

  • 1139
    Kingdom of Portugal was established
  • 1415
    Portuguese Age of Discovery began with the conquest of Ceuta
  • 1498
    Sea route to India was discovered
  • 1500
    Brazil was discovered, expanding Portuguese empire
  • 1580
    Portugal entered a dynastic union with Spain, losing independence for 60 years
  • 1755
    Lisbon was rebuilt after a devastating earthquake, showcasing Enlightenment urban planning
  • 1755
    A massive earthquake and tsunami devastated Lisbon
  • 1807
    Napoleonic forces invaded Portugal, forcing the royal family to flee to Brazil
  • 1822
    Brazil peacefully gained independence from Portugal
  • 1910
    Portuguese monarchy was overthrown, establishing the First Republic
  • 1910
    Regicide of King Carlos I and Crown Prince Luís Filipe occurred
  • 1926
    Military coup ended the First Republic, leading to the Estado Novo dictatorship
  • 1961
    Indian forces annexed Goa, ending Portuguese rule in India
  • 1974
    Carnation Revolution ended the authoritarian Estado Novo regime
  • 1974
    Decolonization process led to the loss of African colonies and civil wars
  • 1975
    Hundreds of thousands of retornados fled from former colonies to Portugal
  • 1986
    Portugal joined the European Economic Community (now European Union)
  • 2008
    Global financial crisis severely impacted Portuguese economy
  • 2011
    Portugal required a €78 billion bailout from the EU and IMF
  • 2016
    Portugal won its first major international football trophy, the UEFA Euro 2016

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