Portugal
Make a goal to come to Portugal!
Location & Language
- Portugal is located in southwest of Europe. Bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and is also West of Spain.
- The Capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
- In Portugal they speak Portuguese and some speak Mirandese.
- Portuguese sounds very much like Spanish.
Weather & Climate
- Maritime temperature; Cool and rainy in North, warmer and dry in the South.
- Yearly averages about 65 degrees Fahrenheit in the South and 55 degrees Fahrenheit in the South.
Physical Characteristics
- Between the Douro and the Tagus rivers id the highest peak on the mainland called Serra de Estrela. Portugal's highest point is Pico Alto in the Azores.
- The islands of Maderia and the Azores are also part of the Portuguese territory. Both archipelagos have volcaic origins and great natural beauty.
Mosteiro de Alcobaça, Leiria
Dating back to 1178, this architectural masterpiece is UNESCO World Heritage site.
São Jorge castle, Lisbon
Numerous cannons are a reminder of the castle's defensive roles.
Estádio da Luz
It hosted several matches in the UEFA Euro 2004, inclusing the final, and hosted the UEFA
Champions League Final
Folkways and Values
Folkways:
- Marriage happens later of age in Portugal. They're also prohibited to marry any cousins after third cousins.
- Inheritance is only given to certain people in the family. Women in the family are most likely not to get the inheritance.
- Most of Portugal citizens are Roman catholic and attend church on the daily basis,
- Initial greetings are reserved, yet polite and gracious.
Values:
- 89% citizens of Portugal are Roman catholic.
- Always loyal to the family before other social relationships, even business.
Taboos
- Never shout or lose temper.
- Do not launch straight up into business when first meeting someone.
- Never disrespect any family members
Subcultures of Portugal
- Life Expectancy; Female: 82 years of age and Male: 75 years of age.
- Political: Socialist Party and Social Democratic Party.
Culture of Landscape
- Music: Lullabies, nature, instrumental.
- Sports: Futbol (Soccer) is most popular sport. Portugal also many other kind like swimming, basketball, hockey, Etc.
- Fashion is a huge part of Portugal it gives the people a sign of class and symbolizes that you are a successful person.
Cultural Diffusion in Portugal
- The language Portuguese has expanded to Brazil.
- Architecture from Portugal has also inspired and expanded to Brazil.
Culture Change
- There has been changes in social classes.
- More middle class; less peasants.
Sources
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/portugal.html
https://ideas.repec.org/p/ise/isegwp/wp262010.html
https://www.cia.gov/llibrary/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/po.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_Portugal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_in_Portugal