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Cool facts about Portugal
Posted on Aug 30, 2025
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Portugal is the oldest country in Europe with the same borders since 1139.
Lisbon is older than Rome and Athens in terms of continuous habitation.
Portugal discovered many parts of the world during the Age of Exploration, including Brazil, parts of Africa, and India.
The Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon is one of the longest bridges in Europe.
Portuguese is the sixth most spoken language in the world.
Portugal produces about 50% of the world’s cork supply.
The country is home to one of the world’s oldest bookstores, Bertrand Bookstore in Lisbon, founded in 1732.
Nazaré is famous for having some of the biggest surfable waves in the world.
Fado music, a traditional genre expressing longing and nostalgia, is UNESCO-listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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