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What is the main language spoken in Portugal?
What is the main language spoken in Portugal?
- Catalan
- Spanish
- Italian
- Portuguese (correct)
Which city serves as the capital of Portugal?
Which city serves as the capital of Portugal?
- Porto
- Lisbon (correct)
- Coimbra
- Braga
What was a significant demographic change in Portugal during the 1990s?
What was a significant demographic change in Portugal during the 1990s?
- It disbanded its colonial territories.
- It became a homogenous society.
- Its population density decreased significantly.
- It transitioned from emigration to immigration. (correct)
Which region is known for its famous Port wine?
Which region is known for its famous Port wine?
How did Portugal's geography influence its population distribution?
How did Portugal's geography influence its population distribution?
Where is the highest mountain in Portugal located?
Where is the highest mountain in Portugal located?
What type of climate is primarily found in southern Portugal?
What type of climate is primarily found in southern Portugal?
Which river flows through Lisbon?
Which river flows through Lisbon?
What percentage of Portugal is covered by plains?
What percentage of Portugal is covered by plains?
Which mountain range is the most significant in the southeast of Portugal?
Which mountain range is the most significant in the southeast of Portugal?
Which of the following trees is NOT typically found in southern Portugal?
Which of the following trees is NOT typically found in southern Portugal?
What remarkable event occurred in Portugal in 1492 that influenced its history?
What remarkable event occurred in Portugal in 1492 that influenced its history?
Which region is known for its traditional rural landscape and is located in the northern part of Portugal?
Which region is known for its traditional rural landscape and is located in the northern part of Portugal?
What is the capital city of the Central region of Portugal?
What is the capital city of the Central region of Portugal?
Which region in Portugal is the main tourist destination?
Which region in Portugal is the main tourist destination?
What percentage of the Portuguese workforce is still involved in the primary sector?
What percentage of the Portuguese workforce is still involved in the primary sector?
Which of the following industries is part of Portugal's secondary sector?
Which of the following industries is part of Portugal's secondary sector?
Which natural feature is notable in the Central region?
Which natural feature is notable in the Central region?
What type of cork production does Portugal contribute significantly to globally?
What type of cork production does Portugal contribute significantly to globally?
What is the primary source of electricity production in Portugal?
What is the primary source of electricity production in Portugal?
Which of the following products is NOT a key product in Portugal's primary sector?
Which of the following products is NOT a key product in Portugal's primary sector?
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Lusitanians
Lusitanians
The ancient inhabitants of Portugal, who gave the country its alternate name "Lusitania."
Portuguese Language
Portuguese Language
The main language spoken in Portugal, with over 200 million speakers globally, particularly in Africa and Brazil.
Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho
A famous Portuguese writer, known for novels like "The Alchemist."
Lisbon
Lisbon
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Northern Portugal
Northern Portugal
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What is Pico?
What is Pico?
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What is Alqueva?
What is Alqueva?
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What is the Serra da Estrela?
What is the Serra da Estrela?
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What is the Douro River called in Spain?
What is the Douro River called in Spain?
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Where is the Tras-os-Montes region located?
Where is the Tras-os-Montes region located?
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What is the Algarve coast known for?
What is the Algarve coast known for?
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What is the Age of Discovery?
What is the Age of Discovery?
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What impact did the conquest of Brazil have on Portugal's economy?
What impact did the conquest of Brazil have on Portugal's economy?
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Central Region of Portugal
Central Region of Portugal
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Algarve
Algarve
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Portugal
Portugal
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Primary Sector
Primary Sector
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Secondary Sector
Secondary Sector
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Tertiary Sector
Tertiary Sector
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Cork
Cork
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Hydroelectric Power
Hydroelectric Power
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