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Bookmark or Share- History of Portugal - WikipediaThe word Portugal derives from the combined Roman-Celtic place name Portus Cale; [2] [3] a settlement where present-day's conurbation of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia (or simply, Gaia) stand, along the banks of river Douro in the north of what is now Portugal.. Porto stems from the Latin word for port or harbour, portus, with the second element Cale ' s meaning and precise origin being less clear.
- Portugal Country Guide - Everything You Need to Know in 2024Portugal, continental Europe’s westernmost country, lies quietly in the shadow of the larger, more boisterous Spain. With a sliver of coastline and an interior that can take you back centuries in time, Portugal in many ways still belongs to an earlier era.
- What It Means To Be Wealthy In Portugal - ForbesPortugal is famed for its people, climate, history, cuisine, and landscapes, and this thriving, modern European country is now on par with others in enticing travelers and expats to its shores ...
- Portugal Maps & Facts - World AtlasLocated mostly in the Iberian Peninsula of Europe, Portugal covers an area of 92,212 sq. km. As observed on the physical map of Portugal above, mountains and high hills cover the northern third of Portugal, including an extension of the Cantabrian Mountains from Spain.
- Portugal Travel Guide: How to Plan a Trip to PortugalNestled along the sun-drenched Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is home to historic cities and photogenic towns, rolling hills covered with vines and cork trees, and some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.
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