Where is Portugal located ?


Portugal  Location
Portugal is located southwest of the continent of Europe along the Atlantic coast on the Iberian Peninsula. [1] Portugal borders on the north and east of Spain, bordering the south and west of the Atlantic Ocean. [2] Portugal stretches over an area of ​​about 91,470 square kilometers , And an area of ​​water of about 620 square kilometers, so Portugal was ranked as the number 111 country in the world in terms of area, with a total area of ​​about 92,090 square kilometers, was founded in 1139.

 Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, with its tourist, commercial and political center. It is located in western Portugal on the mouth of the Tagus River. Lisbon is Portugal's largest city and has the main port of the country. About 85 square kilometers. [4] The city of Lisbon is a well-known tourist destination due to its tranquil atmosphere, wonderful food, and many interesting activities such as sport, dance and music. Portuguese prefer rural life more than urban life , The most important feature of Portuguese rural life is bullfights. 

 The History of Portugal 
Portugal emerged in the 10th century during the return of Christianity to the rule of the Iberian peninsula. In the middle of the 12th century, Portugal was considered an independent kingdom. It was ruled by King Avonso I, and then it was overthrown due to the many disturbances that the country experienced. The invasion by the King of Spain, and became under Spanish rule, and then the rebel movements to the Spanish occupation of the country in 1640, which led to Portugal's independence again, Portugal has also stood with Britain in its war against Napoleon, and these political repercussions Until the son of the King of Portugal became Emperor of Brazil,In the 19th century and before the proclamation of the Republic in 1910 there was civil war in Portugal, and in 1926, Portugal became under the rule of the generals because of a military coup, and remained until 1933, after which Professor Salazar took power, and his rule was despicable, Because of illness, followed by another coup, the Third Republic was proclaimed, and the independence of the African colonies.

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