City of Seven Hills (Portugal)
Joined in...
Portugal joined the Economic Union (EU) when it was the European Economic Union (EEU). That stands for the Europe Economic community in 1986! That is 29 years of being with the EU. My country wasn't a founder of the EU.
Where is it located and history
Portugal is located West of Spain, North of Morocco, South of Ireland, and East of the Atlantic Ocean. Portugal broke off of Spain in 1667.
Government Type: Portuguese Republic
Lisbon the Capital
Lisbon is the biggest city Portugal. Also other big cities are Porto, Amador, Faro and Braga.
Schist Villages
It is hidden between two mountains and it is the best kept secret in Portugal. It surely is a place to visit with relaxation and entertainment. This is the number one place to visit in Portugal. Also visit Lisbon and the beaches. In addition the castles and Museums.
Physical features
Portugal is a very flat or plain area. Also it has mountains, river, and a diverse area. It also has a large coast line spreading down the west coast.
Our Portugal Flag
The Portugal flag is a vertical strip bicolor of green and red with a lesser coat of arms of Portuguese. It was meant to show speration from Spain.
Portugal Currency
Portugal's old currency was a Escudos before the Euro, which is mostly used by European Union (EU) countries!
Facts
- Did you know one of the best soccer players in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo plays for the Portugal Men's National Soccer Team and was born there.
- Portugal is the Western most country on the European mainland,
- The most popular sport in Portugal is football (soccer), the Portugal Men's National Soccer Team finished 3rd in the 1966 World Cup, 2nd in Euro 2004, and 4th in 2006 World Cup.
Citations
The World, Flags Of. "Proposals for the New Portuguese National Flag (1910-1911)." Proposals for the New Portuguese National Flag (1910-1911). N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2015.
Vist Portugal. "Schist Villages." Vist Portugal. Portugal, n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2015
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My mom
Unknown. "Portugal Fun Facts." Science Kid. Country Facts, n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2015.