Flag: Portugal's national flag consists of a green band on the left that covers two fifths of the flag. On the right, there is a band of red that covers three fifths of the flag. In the middle is the Portuguese Coat of Arms. The red represents the Portuguese uprising in 1910. The green on the flag represents optimism. President:Anibal Cavaco Silva has been the president of Portugal since 2006. He want into office March 9, 2006 and is the current president.
Capital: The capital of the country as well as what landmarks are located there and why they are historically important. The capital city of Portugal is Lisbon. Lisbon is the largest city in the country by population. There are several royal castles in the city where the former kings spent their summers. A half hour drive away is Europe's longest beach, Costa de Caparica. This beach is thirty kilometers long. In the Parque das Nações, There is an oceanarium that honors Portugal's great seafaring heritage. The Baixa Pombalina is a commercial area that is still visited, was created by the Marquês de Pombal. This was built after the city was destroyed in The Earthquake of 1755.
Money: Portugal uses the euro. They come in 5, 10 , 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 euro amounts. Their coins come in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cent amounts. Their coins also come in 1 and 2 euro amounts. One US dollar= 1.41 euros. History: Five (5) interesting historical facts that have impacted your country greatly.
1) The Earthquake of 1755 destroyed almost all of Lisbon. The city was rebuilt by the Marquês de Pombal.
2) In 1139, Alfonso Henriques drove the Moors out of Portugal and in 1143 Spain recognized Portugal as independant.
3) Portugal was declared independant in the 12th century.
4) In 1910, Portugal turned into a republic. This lead to 44 governments and their military took over and turned into a dictatorship.
5) In the first milennium BC, celtic began to inhabit the Iberian Peninsula. These people started to create small villages which grew larger.
Food:
1) Caldo Verde is a thick soup also called "The green soup." The ingredients in this soup are potatoes, greens, sausage, garlic broth, and onion.
caldo verde
2) Sopa Alentejana is a soup that contains garlic, salt, cilantro, bread, pepper, oil, water, and eggs.
3) Frango de Churrasco is a salty, roasted chicken spiced with red chili sauce. This is a very popular Portuguese meal.
4) Bacalhau is a dried and salted codfish. There are thousands of ways to cook Bacalhau.
5) Queijo da serra is a savory cheese made of raw sheep's milk. Queijo da serra is soft and squishy and often served with bread.
6) Espetada is a common Portuguese dish with large chunks of beef. It is usually rubbed in garlic and served skewered on a bay leaf with vegetables such as onions and bell peppers. This can also be prepared with pork or squid.
7) Cozido a portuguesa is a dish containing pork, beef, and sometimes chicken. It also has vegetables including cabbage, carrots, and turnips. This dish is also sometimes prepared with sausage.
A dish of cozido à Portuguesa
8) Porco a alentejana is pork and clams, sometimes including mussels. This is covered with a sauce called cataplana.
9) Frango grelhado is a broiled chicken seasoned with peri-peri, and garlic or olive oil.
10) Açorda is vegetables, poached egg, garlic, cilantro, and shellfish added to thick bread, forming a "dry soup".
Acorda de Mariscos, Portuguese Bread Soup with Jumbo Shrimp by Elisabeth Luard
What I Learned:
While making this wiki page, i learned many things about the country of Portugal. I learned many things about their history, money, the president, and most importantly food. Portugal is located next to and sorrounded by Spain. In portugal, the main language is Portuguese followed by Spanish. I learned the currency that is used in Portugal along with what their flag represents.
Portuguese people eat a lot of seafood. Seafood is one of the main parts of their diet. They also eat a good amount of meat including chicken, beef, and pork. In Portugal, it is very common for spices to be used such as peri-peri. Garlic is also commonly found in Portuguese food. I learned a lot about Portugal and what types of food they eat!
Flag: Portugal's national flag consists of a green band on the left that covers two fifths of the flag. On the right, there is a band of red that covers three fifths of the flag. In the middle is the Portuguese Coat of Arms. The red represents the Portuguese uprising in 1910. The green on the flag represents optimism.
President: Anibal Cavaco Silva has been the president of Portugal since 2006. He want into office March 9, 2006 and is the current president.
Capital: The capital of the country as well as what landmarks are located there and why they are historically important. The capital city of Portugal is Lisbon. Lisbon is the largest city in the country by population. There are several royal castles in the city where the former kings spent their summers. A half hour drive away is Europe's longest beach, Costa de Caparica. This beach is thirty kilometers long. In the Parque das Nações, There is an oceanarium that honors Portugal's great seafaring heritage. The Baixa Pombalina is a commercial area that is still visited, was created by the Marquês de Pombal. This was built after the city was destroyed in The Earthquake of 1755.
Money: Portugal uses the euro. They come in 5, 10 , 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 euro amounts. Their coins come in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cent amounts. Their coins also come in 1 and 2 euro amounts. One US dollar= 1.41 euros.
History: Five (5) interesting historical facts that have impacted your country greatly.
1) The Earthquake of 1755 destroyed almost all of Lisbon. The city was rebuilt by the Marquês de Pombal.
2) In 1139, Alfonso Henriques drove the Moors out of Portugal and in 1143 Spain recognized Portugal as independant.
3) Portugal was declared independant in the 12th century.
4) In 1910, Portugal turned into a republic. This lead to 44 governments and their military took over and turned into a dictatorship.
5) In the first milennium BC, celtic began to inhabit the Iberian Peninsula. These people started to create small villages which grew larger.
Food:
1) Caldo Verde is a thick soup also called "The green soup." The ingredients in this soup are potatoes, greens, sausage, garlic broth, and onion.
2) Sopa Alentejana is a soup that contains garlic, salt, cilantro, bread, pepper, oil, water, and eggs.
3) Frango de Churrasco is a salty, roasted chicken spiced with red chili sauce. This is a very popular Portuguese meal.
4) Bacalhau is a dried and salted codfish. There are thousands of ways to cook Bacalhau.
5) Queijo da serra is a savory cheese made of raw sheep's milk. Queijo da serra is soft and squishy and often served with bread.
6) Espetada is a common Portuguese dish with large chunks of beef. It is usually rubbed in garlic and served skewered on a bay leaf with vegetables such as onions and bell peppers. This can also be prepared with pork or squid.
7) Cozido a portuguesa is a dish containing pork, beef, and sometimes chicken. It also has vegetables including cabbage, carrots, and turnips. This dish is also sometimes prepared with sausage.
8) Porco a alentejana is pork and clams, sometimes including mussels. This is covered with a sauce called cataplana.
9) Frango grelhado is a broiled chicken seasoned with peri-peri, and garlic or olive oil.
10) Açorda is vegetables, poached egg, garlic, cilantro, and shellfish added to thick bread, forming a "dry soup".
What I Learned:
While making this wiki page, i learned many things about the country of Portugal. I learned many things about their history, money, the president, and most importantly food. Portugal is located next to and sorrounded by Spain. In portugal, the main language is Portuguese followed by Spanish. I learned the currency that is used in Portugal along with what their flag represents.
Portuguese people eat a lot of seafood. Seafood is one of the main parts of their diet. They also eat a good amount of meat including chicken, beef, and pork. In Portugal, it is very common for spices to be used such as peri-peri. Garlic is also commonly found in Portuguese food. I learned a lot about Portugal and what types of food they eat!
Bibliography
Portugalvisitor.com
Whatamieating.com
Lisbon-Guide.info
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