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| The most western point of Europe's mainland is a cape in Portugal. Which one is it? | Portugal Geographic
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nine. Azores is an archipelago formed by three groups of islands: the western group, the central group and the eastern group. There are people who say that the nine islands of Azores belong truly to the Atlantic Ocean since their nature, history and climate all derive from their position in mid-Atlantic.
| There is only one major Portuguese river that flows south to north. Which one is it? | Portugal Geographic
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Sado. The terrain levelling at the South of Portugal allows this river to flow 'backwards'!
| The highest mountain in continental Portugal is 1991m high. Do you know which one is it? | Portugal Geographic
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Estrela. As a matter of fact a tower was built a tower oin the highest mountain (Torre) of Serra da Estrela so that this mountain could reach 2000 m.
| There is a Portuguese region that is well-known by its weather and beaches. Do you know which one is it? | Portugal Geographic
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Algarve. Algarve's sunny weather and warm waters attracts tourists from all over the world! Algarve holds at least 20 percent of the Portuguese hotels, restaurants and travel agents. Many foreigners choose Algarve to live.
497 miles. 800 kilometers
Lisboa (Lisbon). Lisboa (Lisbon) is the Portuguese capital. This city was conquered by the Moors in 1147 by D. Afonso Henriques.
| In the 15th century, Prince Henry, the Navigator, had a School of Navigation that worked like a magnet to the best brains in Europe concerned with the nautical sciences. Do you know where this school was sited? | Portugal Geographic
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Sagres. The exact location of Henry's School of Navigation is not known. It is generally accepted that he sited his headquarters at Sagres and created a settlement on land granted by the crown. The settlement came to be known as Vila do Infante, or Prince's town. Prince Henry opened the phase in Portuguese history called The Discoveries.
Seven. The seven hills of Lisbon are: Castelo, Graca, Monte, Penha de Franca, S. Pedro de Alcantara, Santa Catarina and Estrela. The hills and valleys of Lisbon make it a very interesting city to visit.
Mosaic. The black and white mosaic sidewalks are made of three inch cubes of cream colored limestone and dark grey basalt stones.
| The _________, Lower Town, in the flat area next to the harbor, is Lisbon's old business district? | A Quiz on Lisbon
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Baixa. The Baixa consists of a grid of small streets between the river and Rossio, the city's main square. It is a very popular shopping district.
| In November 1755, a(an) _____________ occurred killing an estimated 50,000 people and destroying most of Lisbon? | A Quiz on Lisbon
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Earthquake. The earthquake, along with the fires and tital wave it produced, destroyed all of Lisbon, except the Alfama District.
Tagus. The Tagus or Tajo River rises in central Spain and flows west across Portugal to Lisbon and into the Atlantic Ocean.
Alfama. The Alfama, the oldest section of Lisbon was spared by the 1755 earthquake, it has tiny whitewashed buildings along a labytinth of narrow alleys and stairways.
| Which Lisbon tourist site, located in Belem, was started in 1502 by Manuel I, to give thanks for the success of Vasco da Gama's voyage? | A Quiz on Lisbon
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Mosteiro dos Jeronimos. The monastery is done in the Manueline style of architecture, that combines Gothic forms with early Renaissance details, using symbols inspired by the sea:sailor's ropes, anchors, coral and varies navigational instruments.
| Standing guard on the left bank of the river, in Lisbon, is a very large statue of __________________? | A Quiz on Lisbon
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Jesus. Cristo Rei (Christ the King) was erected to commemorate Portugal's survival of World War II without direct involvement.
Street Elevator. The Santa Justa Street Elevator takes passengers up 45 meters from the Baixa area to the Chiado district. The seven hills of Lisbon make moving around the city difficult, a street elevator, funiculars, cable tramways and even a escalator more people beteen the various levels of the city. The Santa Justa Street Elevator is boxed in a fanciful Gothic tower created by Eiffel and is one of the most beloved landmarks in Lisbon.
| Opened in 1966, the first bridge over the river in Lisbon was _________? | A Quiz on Lisbon
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Ponte 25 de Abril. When the bridge open in 1966 it was known as the Ponte Salazar. It was renamed the April 25th Bridge (Ponte 25 de abril) to commenorate the 1974 revolution and to remove any reference to former dictator Antonio de Oleveria Salazar.
| Which is the largest Portuguese river? | Portugal
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Mondego. Mondego is born in Portugal while the other three are bigger, but they are born in Spain.
| In which Portuguese city can you find a bridge built by Eiffel? | Portugal
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Oporto and Gaia. It is named Ponte D Luis.
| Which is the capital city of Madeira Island? | Portugal
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Funchal. Ponta Delgada is Azores capital while Lisboa is the Portuguese capital.
| What is the population of Portugal? | Portugal
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| The name Portugal originated from a county of Leon and Castile 'O Condado de Portugal' ? | Portugal
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t. The name Portugal derives from a county of Leon and Castile 'O Condado de Portugal'
| What is the population of Lisbon Metropolitan Area? | Portugal
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about 3 million. The city of Lisbon only has about 650,000
| What was Portugal's first capital? | Portugal
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Guimaraes. Lisbon is the actual capital.
| Which is the most common destination of tourists in Portugal? | Portugal
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| Which country does Portugal have borders with? | Portugal
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Spain. Together they form the Iberian Peninsula
| Which is the most popular sport in Portugal? | Portugal
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Soccer. Football is known as soccer in North America, but in Portugal and most other countries the sport is football. The actual Portuguese word is futebol.
| What is Portugal's largest industrial area? | Portugal
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Oporto Metropolitan Area.
| What is the capital city of Beira Alta? | Portugal
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Viseu. Beira Alta is a State of Portugal
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