10 Interesting Fact About Portugal

Transcript:

Languages:

• Portugal has a long and rich history, including the glory as a maritime power in the 15th and 16th centuries.
• The most famous food from Portugal is Pastel De Nata, a kind of tart with delicious custard contents.
• Portugal has more than 800 kilometers of beautiful beaches, including some of the best beaches in Europe.
• Lisbon City in Portugal has a very efficient and inexpensive public transportation network, including a modern tram and metro system.
• Portugal is the 11th largest wine producer in the world, with several very famous types of wine such as Porto and Vinho Verde.
• One of the famous discoveries of Portugal is the soccer ball, which was first made in the 19th century.
• Portugal has a beautiful and strong old fortress, including Castelo de Sao Jorge in Lisbon and Castelo Dos Mouros in Sintra.
• Portugal is the birthplace of several famous figures, including writer Fernando PESSOA and singer Fado Amalia Rodrigues.
• This country has several very popular tourist attractions, such as beautiful algarve and Pena-geres national parks.
• Although the official Portuguese language is Portuguese, many people in this country are also fluent in English and Spanish.