Exploring Countries: Portugal

Exploring Countries: Portugal — page 1 — WIere Is Portugαι 2 Atlantic Ocean Portugal Spain Lisbon Did you know According to Greek legend the warrior Odysseus founded Lisbon while on his long journey home from Troy Gulf of Cádiz

Exploring Countries: Portugal — page 2 — Portugal is a country on the southwestern edge of Europe It spans a total of 35 556 square miles 92 090 square kilometers Together with Spain Andorra and Gibraltar it occupies the Iberian Peninsula Portugal's border with Spain runs north and east The rest of the country touches the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Cádiz The Azores and the Madeira Islands rise in the Atlantic Ocean These archipelagos belong to Portugal The port city of Lisbon is Portugal's capital and largest city

Exploring Countries: Portugal — page 3 — The Lond The Tagus River divides Portugal into northern and southern halves This major river begins in Spain and empties into the Atlantic Ocean Mountainous terrain and high plateaus dominate northern Portugal The Estrela Mountains or Star Mountains are known as the roof of Portugal They rise in the north to heights over 6 500 feet 1 980 meters Rolling hills and plains fill most of southern Portugal South of the Tagus River cork oaks and olive trees grow in the Alentejo region Limestone caves and grottoes stretch along the coastline of the Algarve region below which is known for its beautiful beaches Tagus River

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