This document provides an overview of Portugal, including its population, government leadership, history, culture, and key facts. Portugal has a population of 10.7 million people, 92% of whom are Catholic. Lisbon is the capital city and Portugal has been a democracy since 1974 after previously having a dictatorial regime from 1933 to 1974. The document highlights several Portuguese cultural sites, cities, and common Portuguese words.

1. PORTUGUESE NATION AL PRESENTATION

2. PORTUGUESE NATIONAL PRESENTATION Portugal has 10 700 000 inhabitants 92 % of the population is Catholic Official language: Portuguese Capital city: Lisbon

3. PORTUGUESE NATIONAL PRESENTATION Head of state Aníbal Cavaco Silva Prime minister José Socrates

4. History Independence in 1143 Colonies in: Brazil, Macau (China), S. Tomé and Prince, Angola, Timor, Mozambique and Goa (India) Republic since 1910 Since 1933 to 1974 dictatorial regime called “Estado Novo” Democracy since 1974 European Union member since 1986 Eurozone member

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12. The Capital: Lisbon

13. The river Tejo The Port Oceanário Surf and Bodyboard

14. The Monuments “ Águas Livres” Aqueduct “ Augusta” Street Arch “ Castelo de São Jorge” (Lisbon Castle) “ Belém” Tower “ Jerónimos” Monastery

15. Coimbra

16. The university of Coimbra was founded in 1290 and it’s one of the oldest universities in Europe such as Oxford, Paris or Salamanca.

17. All the city life is organized according to the university life. The streets are empty in classe’s hollidays, and the main festival of the city happens when students are graduate.

18. “ Sé Velha” (Old Cathedral 1162) Bridge: “Pedro e Inês” “ Quinta das Lágrimas” The local Stadium and symbol

19. Oporto

20. Azores Madeira

21. Portuguese Words Portuguese English Olá Hello Bom dia Good morning Boa noite Good night Obrigado / Obrigada Thank you Como estás? How are you? Adeus Good bye

22. Oh Malhão Malhão! 2 X 2 X

23. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPbYhkXoE-0&feature=related Video: Portuguese Turism

24. What is the capital of Portugal? Quiz Test

25. What is the National Bird? Quiz Test

26. How do you say “Hello” in Portuguese? Quiz Test