- Portugal was founded in 1128 by its first king D. Afonso Henriques. Despite being a relatively small country, it has played a crucial role in world history.
- Portugal is rich in history as it’s one of the oldest European countries. There are so many things to learn and explore in it – food, castles, waves, and more!
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- Portugal is the westernmost point of Europe and lies on the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula.
- For almost half of the 20th Century Portugal was a dictatorship in which for decades Antonio de Oliveira Salazar was the key figure.
- Discover no less than 60 interesting facts about Portugal on this post, covering all kinds of topics: geography, history, culture, food and more.
- Note: Portugal's overall highest point (Pico Volcano ) is located in the Azores (an autonomous region) on the island of Pico. It stands at 7,713 ft.