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European Union Project

European Union Project. Portugal By Gary O Herlihy. Portugal has many cities and rivers. Population of Portugal. Overall: 10,781,459 Capital City: Lisbon-2.821 million Population of Other Main Cities: Oport-1.6 Million Currency: Euro (escudo) How Many Mobile Phones: 15.1 Million.

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European Union Project

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  1. European Union Project Portugal By Gary O Herlihy

  2. Portugal has many cities and rivers

  3. Population of Portugal • Overall: 10,781,459 • Capital City: Lisbon-2.821 million • Population of Other Main Cities: Oport-1.6 Million • Currency: Euro (escudo) • How Many Mobile Phones: 15.1 Million

  4. Ethnicity (Race) • Main Ethnic Groups: Homogenous(100,000 Black decent) • Main Religion: Roman Catholic 84.5% Other Christian 2.2% Other 0.3% Unknown 9% None 3.9%

  5. Economic Activities • 12.7% of Portugal is unemployed • The textiles and footwear industries are one of Portugal's biggest industries • Other thriving industries include fish canning, metal work and paper making • 17.3% of Portugal’s land is Arabal • Grain, potatoes, olives, grapes and fish are popular foods in Portugal

  6. Brief History • It is believed Lusitanians were the first inhabitance of Portugal • The Roman Empire conquered the region in about 140 BC • Towards the end of the Roman Empire, the Visigoths had invaded the entire Iberian Peninsula

  7. Continued Brief History • Portugal won its independence from Spain in 1143 • By 1550, the Portuguese empire had extended to West Africa, Brazil and Persia • King John I (1385-1433) unified his country

  8. Portugal’s Fame? • Impressive international soccer team • Exporting of olives, grapes, wine and port • Very popular Holiday Destination

  9. People’s Fame? • CristianoRonaldo • Jose Mourinho

  10. Thank Your For Listening To My Presentation. By Gary O Herlihy

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