20. Border
Portugal is landbordered only by
one country - Spain
Slovakia is landbordered by many
countries such as the Czech Republic
and Austria to the west, Poland to
the north , Ukraine to the east and
Hungary to the south
21. Portugal reached Independence in
1143. Portugal is the most ancient
country in Europe with stable
borders
Independence
Slovakia was independent from
1939 to 1945 during the nazi
dominance of the region.
Slovakia only reached its
independence again from 1993
January 1st.
22. Sea proximity
Portugal has Ocean on all of its
coastline and has the second largest
Economic Exclusive Zone of the
world seabordering with the USA
Slovakia has no sea
23. HOW PORTUGUESE GREET?
The portuguese men greet with a
handshake
The portuguese women, usually, give
two kisses on face ( BEGINNING WITH
THE RIGHT CHEEK). Usually Women to
men or Women to women
24. HOW SLOVAKIANS GREET?
You will have to shake hands. It is
customary that the older persons offers
his or her hand first. Shake it briefly,
firmly, with a smile, while looking into
the eyes of the other person.
Kiss on the cheek (or both cheeks) and
embrace (hug) are common only among
family members or very good friends.
Never do it with casual acquaintances.
