- Portugal is the westernmost country of the European mainland.
- The Portuguese Empire was the longest-lived of the modern European empires and was spread throughout areas that now make up 53 different sovereign states.
- As of 2013, Portugal has 15 sites of the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- The oldest bookstore in the world is in Portugal's capital. Bertrand bookstore was established in 1732 and its located in Lisbon.
- The University of Coimbra was established in 1290, making it one of the oldest universities on the European continent.
Source: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/countries/portugal.html
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