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 ==== Fortified wine ====
-Madeira is particularly famous for its durability (vintages from the Napoleonic era are in use). The fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira, instead of being stored in cool cellars, is aged in hot attics. This method of wine storage was introduced when it was noticed that wine fortified with rum in the stuffy holds of ships gets better and better.
+Madeira is particularly famous for its durability (vintages from the Napoleonic era are in use). The fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira, instead of being stored in cool cellars, is aged in hot attics. This method of wine storage was introduced when it was noticed that wine fortified with rum in the stuffy holds of ships gets better and better. [([[https://usualwines.com/blogs/knowledge-base/madeira-wine|Usual Wines]])]
-[([[https://usualwines.com/blogs/knowledge-base/madeira-wine|Usual Wines]])]
+==== Lisbon ====
+The capital of Portugal is Lisbon, but there is no document officially declaring it the capital. [([[https://www.collegiate-ac.pt/en/student-news/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-lisbon/|Collegiate]])]
+==== One of the oldest European countries ====
+Portugal as an independent state has existed since 1139. Its borders were drawn in 1270 and have not changed since then (it is the oldest border line found in Europe). [([[https://www.quora.com/Portugal-is-one-of-the-oldest-countries-in-Europe-It-has-had-the-same-state-borders-since-1139-How-has-Portugal-managed-to-survive-so-many-wars-crises-and-instabilities|Quora]])]
+==== Second oldest European capital city ====
+Right after Athens, Lisbon is the second oldest European capital city. Historians believe that it was founded by the Phoenicians around 1200 BC. [([[https://www.quora.com/Is-Lisbon-the-second-oldest-city-in-Europe|Quora]])]
+==== Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte ====
+In Braga are located the most important and beautiful religious centers, such as the sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, and the Archbishop's Palace. [([[https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1590/|UNESCO]])]
+==== Famous footballers ====
+One of the most popular Portuguese footballers is Cristiano Ronaldo who was born in Madeira. He is considered one of the best soccer players of all time. World-famous Portuguese footballers also include Figo and Eusebio. [([[https://portugoal.net/classics-topmenu/2253-the-five-best-portuguese-football-players-of-the-21st-century|Portugoal]])]
+==== Not so strict on time ====
+Portuguese people are not punctual people. [([[https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/portuguese-culture/portuguese-culture-etiquette|Cultural Atlas]])]
+==== Portuguese language ====
+If you know Portuguese, you can communicate with 210 million people in the world. This language is the fifth in the world in terms of usefulness. You can easily speak Portuguese in Brazil, Angola, Cape Verde, or Mozambique. [([[https://www.portuguesepedia.com/portuguese-speaking-countries/|Portuguesepedia]])]
+==== Fado ====
+Fado is a musical genre for which Portugal is famous. [([[https://portugalonline.com/portuguese-music/fado-soul-portuguese-music|Portugal Online]])]
+==== Marinha Portuguesa ====
+The Marinha Portuguesa is a Portuguese navy that has been in continuous operation since 1180. This makes it one of the oldest navies in the world. [([[https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/pt-marinha-history.htm|Global Security]])]
+==== Europe's only tea plantation ====
+The volcanic island of São Miguel in the Azores archipelago is home to Europe's only tea plantation. [([[https://www.dw.com/en/azores-home-to-the-oldest-tea-plantation-in-europe/a-57596094|DW]])]
+==== Treaty of Tordesillas ====
+On June 7, 1494, Portugal and Spain signed the Treaty of Tordesillas. It concerned the division between the two countries of influence throughout the "New World" (newly discovered land areas - all of the Americas and Australia and Oceania. [([[https://www.nationalgeographic.org/thisday/jun7/treaty-tordesillas/|National Geographic]])]
+==== Festa dos Tabuleiros ====
+Once every four years, the town of Tomar hosts the Festa dos Tabuleiros, or Festival of the Trays. It is one of the most colorful and spectacular events. The whole town is decorated with colorful flowers, both real and artificial. [([[https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/156023|Visit Portugal]])]
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