Country

Portugal

Also Known As Portuguese Republic

Southern Europe

Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country in Southwestern Europe, on the southwestern portion of the Iberian Peninsula, bordered by Spain to the north and east. Portugal was established as a county of the Kingdom of Leon in 868 and formally as a kingdom in 1179, its history running through the 1139 kingdom declaration and the 1640 restoration of independence from Spain, with no single clean founding date. Its capital is Lisbon.

Facts

Capital

Lisbon 2

Population

11,424,031 2

2025 estimate.

Population Estimate Year

2025 2

Area (sq km)

92,225 2

Independence or Founding Year

1139 3

Landlocked

No 4

Income Group

High 5

Government Type

Republic 4

Classification

Sovereignty Status

UN Member State 1

Portugal

Cities

FAQs

When was Portugal founded?

It began as a county in 868 and became a kingdom in 1179.

Portugal has no single founding date. It was established as a county of the Kingdom of León in 868 and formally as a kingdom in 1179.

Connections

Associated With

Iberian Peninsula

Lisbon District

Lisbon District is associated with Portugal.

Source Lisbon District (Wikipedia)

Porto

Source Porto (Wikipedia)

Porto District

Porto District is associated with Portugal.

Source Porto District (Wikipedia)

Southern Europe

The Iberian Peninsula

Continental Portugal makes up almost all of the Iberian Peninsula together with Spain.

Source Iberian Peninsula (Wikipedia)

Borders

Spain

Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Portugal

Has Capital

Lisbon

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.

Source Lisbon (Wikipedia)

Long-Form Articles

From a frontier county to a fixed border

Rivers Through Territory

Douro River

Tagus River

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Same As

Portugal

Also in Divinity Atlas: the same subject.

Portugal

Also in Political Atlas: the same subject.

Nationals Include

Amalia Rodrigues

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

António Miguel Ferreira

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Fernando Boavida

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Joana Lopes Alves

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

José Luis Encarnação

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Manuela M. Veloso

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Ana Maria Guerra Martins

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Ana Maria Guerra Martins (Wikipedia)tier 2

António Luís Gomes

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source António Luís Gomes (Wikipedia)tier 2

Aurora Rodrigues

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Aurora Rodrigues, Wikipedia

Joao Cura Mariano

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Supremo Tribunal de Justica (Portugal): Joao Cura Mariano, Presidente do Supremo Tribunal de JusticaNota Biografica

Quote, Nota Biografica

Exerceu as funções de Representante Português na União Internacional de Magistrados e na Associação Europeia de Magistrados.

Paulo Pinto de Albuquerque

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Paulo Pinto de Albuquerque (Wikipedia)tier 2

Fernando Pessoa

Also in Literature Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Fernando Pessoa (Wikipedia)tier 2

José Saramago

Also in Literature Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Jose Saramago (Wikipedia)tier 2

Luís de Camões

Also in Literature Atlas: a national of this subject.

Abraham Zacutus Lusitanus

Also in Medicine Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Abraham Zacutus Lusitanus (Wikipedia)Lead sentence [in-group]

Quote, Lead sentence [in-group]

was a Sephardic Jewish Marrano or converso physician from Lisbon

Amatus Lusitanus

Also in Medicine Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Amatus Lusitanus (Wikipedia)Life

Quote, Life

Lusitano was born in 1511 in Castelo Branco, Portugal.

António Egas Moniz

Also in Medicine Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Egas Moniz - Facts (NobelPrize.org)Facts, Born and affiliation

Quote, Facts, Born and affiliation

University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal; Neurological Institute, Lisbon, Portugal

António Teixeira de Sousa

Also in Medicine Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source António Teixeira de Sousa (Wikipedia)Lead [nationality]

Quote, Lead [nationality]

was a Portuguese medical doctor and politician

Augusto de Vasconcelos

Also in Medicine Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Augusto de Vasconcelos (source article)Lead sentence

Quote, Lead sentence

was a Portuguese surgeon, politician and diplomat

Fernando Nobre

Also in Medicine Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Fernando Nobre (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph

Quote, Lead paragraph

Fernando José de La Vieter Ribeiro Nobre (born 16 December 1951) is a Portuguese doctor

Francisco Luís Gomes

Also in Medicine Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Francisco Luís Gomes (Wikipedia)Lead sentence [nationality]

Quote, Lead sentence [nationality]

was a Portuguese surgeon, writer, historian, economist, political scientist and MP in the Portuguese parliament

Antonio de Oliveira Salazar

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source António de Oliveira Salazar (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

António de Oliveira Salazar (28 April 1889 – 27 July 1970) was a Portuguese dictator, academic, and economist who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1932 to 1968.

António Guterres

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Antonio Guterres (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres (born 30 April 1949) is a Portuguese politician and diplomat who, since 2017, has served as the ninth secretary-general of the United Nations.

Antonio Jose Seguro

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source António José Seguro (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

António José Martins Seguro (born 11 March 1962) is a Portuguese politician who has been the president of Portugal since 2026, having won the 2026 Portuguese presidential election.

José Manuel Barroso

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source José Manuel Barroso (Wikipedia)Lead, country

Quote, Lead, country

is a Portuguese politician and law professor

Luis Montenegro

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Luís Montenegro (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

Luís Filipe Montenegro Cardoso de Morais Esteves (born 16 February 1973) is a Portuguese politician and lawyer serving as the prime minister of Portugal since April 2024, currently leading the 25th Constitutional Government.

Egas Moniz

Also in Science Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Egas Moniz, WikipediaLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

António Caetano de Abreu Freire Egas Moniz (29 November 1874 – 13 December 1955), known as simply Egas Moniz, was a Portuguese neurologist and the developer of cerebral angiography.

Acácio da Silva

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Acácio da Silva (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

is a Portuguese former professional road bicycle racer

Ana Catarina Nogueira

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Source Ana Catarina Nogueira (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

is a Portuguese professional padel player

Cristiano Ronaldo

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Source Wikipedia, Cristiano RonaldoLead sentence 1tier 2

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (born 5 February 1985) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team.

Eder (footballer, born 1987)

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Source Eder (footballer, born 1987) (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph, nationality

Quote, Lead paragraph, nationality

A Portugal international since 2012

Eusébio

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Frederico Morais

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Frederico Morais (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

(born 3 January 1992), also known as Kikas, is a Portuguese professional surfer who competes on the World Surfing League Men's Championship Tour since 2017.

Gustavo Ribeiro

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Gustavo Ribeiro (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

is a Portuguese professional skateboarder

João Garcia

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source João Garcia (Wikipedia)Biography, birthplace

Quote, Biography, birthplace

Born in the Portuguese capital Lisbon

João Silva

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source João Pedro Silva (triathlete) (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

is a Portuguese professional triathlete

Joaquim Agostinho

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Source Joaquim Agostinho (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

was a Portuguese professional bicycle racer

Maniche

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Maniche (Wikipedia)Lead sentence, nationality

Quote, Lead sentence, nationality

is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder

Manuel Centeno

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Manuel Centeno (Wikipedia)Profile, birthplace

Quote, Profile, birthplace

Manuel Centeno was born in Porto, Portugal

Mário de Araújo Cabral

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Miguel Oliveira

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Miguel Oliveira (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

is a Portuguese professional motorcycle racer

Paulo Ferreira

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Paulo Ferreira (cyclist) (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

Paulo José Ferreira dos Santos (born 11 May 1962 in Vialonga) was a Portuguese professional road bicycle racer.

Rosa Mota

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Source Rosa Mota (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

is a Portuguese former marathon runner

Sara Rocha

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Source Sara Rocha (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

is a Portuguese professional pool player

Sérgio Paulinho

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Source Sérgio Paulinho (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

won the silver medal for Portugal in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games

Sofia Araújo

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Sofia Araújo (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

is a Portuguese former professional tennis player

Teresa Bonvalot

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Source Teresa Bonvalot (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

is a Portuguese professional surfer

Tiago Pires

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Source Tiago Pires (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

is a recently retired professional surfer from Portugal

Vanessa Fernandes

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Source Vanessa Fernandes (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

is a Portuguese athlete who is a former triathlon European and world champion

Vania Franco

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Source Vania Franco (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality

Quote, Lead, nationality

is a Portuguese professional pool player

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Origin Of

Iberian Pig

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Black Iberian pig (Wikipedia)Lead section

Quote, Lead section

is a traditional breed of the domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) that is native to the Iberian Peninsula.

Lusitano

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Lusitano (Wikipedia)Infobox: country

Quote, Infobox: country

Portugal

Merino

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Source Merino (Wikipedia)Lead section

Quote, Lead section

It was originated in the Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal) during the High Middle Ages

Manueline Architecture

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Neo-Manueline

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Pombaline style

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Português Suave Architecture

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Portuguese Colonial Architecture

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Portuguese Plain Style Architecture

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Portuguese Romanesque architecture

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Garcia Fernandes

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Gregório Lopes

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Açorda

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Source Açorda (Wikipedia)

Aletria

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Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato

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Arroz de marisco

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Source Arroz de marisco (source article)Lead

Quote, Lead

Arroz de marisco is a Portuguese dish containing rice and seafood.

Baba de camelo

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Bacalhau à Brás

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Source Bacalhau a Bras (Wikipedia)tier 3

Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá

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Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo

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Bacalhau com Natas

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Source Bacalhau com natas (Wikipedia)

Bolinhos de bacalhau

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Bolo do caco

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Caldo Verde

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Chorizo

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Chorizo (Wikidata)

Espetada

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Francesinha

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Source Francesinha - Wikipedia

Galinha à portuguesa

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Grilled limpets

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Source Grilled limpets (Wikipedia)

Madeira Wine

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Source Wikipedia, Madeira wine

Merienda

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Source Merienda (Wikipedia)tier 3

Natas do Céu

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Source Natas do Céu (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

Natas do Céu ("cream of the sky" or "heavenly cream") is a layered Portuguese dessert.

Ovos moles

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Source Ovos moles (Wikipedia)

Pastel de feijão

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Source Pastel de feijão (source article)Lead [origin-region]

Quote, Lead [origin-region]

is a Portuguese crispy dough pastry

Pataniscas

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Pataniscas (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph [in-cuisine]

Quote, Lead paragraph [in-cuisine]

is a typical Portuguese dish

Peixinhos da horta

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Polvo à lagareiro

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Port Wine

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Port Wine (Wikipedia)tier 2

Portuguese Cuisine

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Source Portuguese Cuisine (Wikipedia)tier 3

Pudim Molotov

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Source Pudim Molotov (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

Pudim Molotov is a popular dessert in Portuguese cuisine.

Requeijão

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Sangria

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Sangria - Wikipedia

Tigelada

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Source Tigelada (source article)History

Quote, History

It has its origin in Lisboa e Vale do Tejo.

Tripas à moda do Porto

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Vindaloo

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Xarém

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Bartolomeu Dias

Also in History Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Bartolomeu Dias

Maria I of Portugal

Also in History Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Maria I of Portugal

Pedro I of Brazil

Also in History Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Pedro I of Brazil

Pope Damasus I

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Source Wikidata: Pope Damasus I

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Site Of

Batalha Monastery

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Source Batalha Monastery (Wikipedia)tier 3

Belem Palace

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Source Belem Palace (Wikipedia)tier 3

Belem Tower

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Episcopal Palace, Braga

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Source Episcopal Palace, Braga (Wikipedia)

Episcopal Palace, Porto

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Source Episcopal Palace, Porto (Wikipedia)

Fort of Sao Juliao da Barra

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Source Fort of Sao Juliao da Barra, WikipediaLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

The Fort of São Julião da Barra is the largest and most complete military defence complex in the Vauban style remaining in Portugal.

Gare do Oriente

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Jeronimos Monastery

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Machado de Castro National Museum

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Source Machado de Castro National Museum (Wikipedia)

Mafra National Palace

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Oriente Station

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Padrao dos Descobrimentos

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Source Padrao dos Descobrimentos (Wikipedia)tier 3

Pena Palace

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Reid's Palace

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Sao Bento Palace

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Source Sao Bento Palace - WikipediaLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

The São Bento Palace (Portuguese: Palácio de São Bento, lit. 'Palace of Saint Benedict') is the seat of the Assembly of the Republic, the parliament of Portugal.

Sao Bento railway station

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Sintra National Palace

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CaetanoBus

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Source CaetanoBus (Wikipedia, Portuguese)Lead, headquartered in

Quote, Lead, headquartered in

A sede da empresa é Vila Nova de Gaia

Central de Cervejas

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Corticeira Amorim

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EDP - Energias de Portugal, S.A.

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Fábrica de Braço de Prata

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Galp Energia SGPS S.A.

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Source Galp Energia - WikipediaLead sentence 2

Quote, Lead sentence 2

is a Portuguese multinational energy corporation, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.

INDEP

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NOS

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Salvador Caetano

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Source Salvador Caetano (Wikipedia)Lead, headquartered in

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is a Portuguese holding based in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Sonae

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Sumol + Compal

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The Navigator Company

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Alcobaca Monastery

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Fátima

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Banco de Portugal

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Comissao do Mercado de Valores Mobiliarios

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Euronext

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Ministry of Finance (Portugal)

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Mozambique Company

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

University of Coimbra

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Source University of Coimbra - WikipediaLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

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The University of Coimbra (UC) is a public research university in Coimbra, Portugal.

Portuguese

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Neuraspace

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Portuguese Space Agency

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Source Wikipedia: Portuguese Space AgencyLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia articletier 2

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It is headquartered at Santa Maria Island, in the Azores, Portugal.

Tekever

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F.C. Paços de Ferreira

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Source F.C. Paços de Ferreira (Wikipedia)Lead, location

Quote, Lead, location

is a Portuguese professional football club based in Paços de Ferreira