Portugal Presentation by Madara and Valentina

In the flag of Portugal we can see red, green, yellow, white and blue colours. In the center of the flag we can see portugalian coat of arms. It was officially adopted on June 30, 1911, but had in fact been in use since the Republican revolution of 5 October THE FLAG

Anthem : A Portugesa Heróis do mar, nobre povo, Nação valente, imortal Levantai hoje de novo O esplendor de Portugal! Entre as brumas da memória, Ó Pátria, sente-se a voz Dos teus egrégios avós Que há-de guiar-te à vitória! Às armas, às armas! Sobre a terra sobre o mar, Às armas, às armas! Pela Pátria lutar Contra os canhões marchar, marchar!

Coat of arms

Geography of Portugal and some information about the country

Portugal – the westernmost in mainland Europe Situated on Iberian Peninsula Bordered with Spain Islands - Madeira and the Azores

Splitted by river- the Tagus Some islands had volcanic activity as recently as 1957 Highest point - Mount Pico on Pico Island. It is an ancient volcano measuring 2,351 m

 Area - 92 thousand km² - size of Latvia and Belgium together  10 million people  Biggest cities- Lisbon (capital), Porto, Fatima, Koimbra, Setubla, Amador  Portuguese – roman language  Mostly Catholic  Republic - The president - Aníbal A. Cavaco Silva - Prime minister -Zoze Sokratess Other information

Climate

Oceanic in the North, Mediterranean in the South North - mountainous with plateaus indented by river valleys South - rolling plains, warmer and drier You can even grow bananas and pine apples!!!! Snow is usual only in the north South of Portugal would never look like this:

Some landscapes of Portugal

History

Outlook Independent nation since 24 June 1128 In alliance with England since 1373 – the longest-standing alliance in the world 15th century - famous for its sailers and explorers - building an empire 17th century - under attack from Britain and the Netherlands Slow decline until the 20th century Colonies reclaiming independence Joined EU in 1986

Lisabona (Lisboa) – largest city and the capital since 1255 Situated by Atlantic ocean in Tagus delta ‘Golden age’ in 16th century The culture capital of Europe in 1994 Football clubs - SL Benfica un Sporting Clube de Portugal Lisbon

Second city Named by romans - Portus Cale (port of Gaia) The country and Port wine named after it In 19th century one of the most modern cities in Iberia First tram in Iberia A Cidade Invicta – unconquered city Portu

Rich historic inheritance Batalha Monastery Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Distinctive modern architecture World famous architects Bank Caixa Architecture

Batalha Monastery Dominican Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória, Batalha.

A unique sculpture at Batalha Monastery

Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

Bank Caixa

Culture Very specific culture Influenced by various civilizations Mediterranean European continent Age of Discovery

Ancient culture - Dolmens and Meghalitics

Dolmens

A church made of dolmen

Meghalitics in Evora

Music Wide variety of genres The most renowned - fado, a melancholy urban music, usually associated with the Portuguese guitar

Mariza – also in Latvia Popular fado singer Keeps to the original fado and experiments with new tendencies

Portugese cuisine Very diverse Typical dishes –dry cod (bacalhau), –francesinha from Porto –bifanas (grilled pork) –prego (grilled beef) or leitão (piglet) sandwiches Renown for its wine –more than 100 different kinds –Port and Madeira »

Czechs enjoying Portugese food:)

Sport

Football

4th place in the World Cup Great players Ricardo, Figo, Pauleta, Simao, Maniche, Deco We are fans of Portugal team!!!! But of course our greatest favourite………

Information about C.R. Full name – Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro Born – 5 February 1985 in – Funchal, Madeira Height –1,84m Weight– 78 kg Football club – “Manchester United” Favourite colour – white Childhood hero – Maradona Music – dance Hobby – going out for walks, going to the cinema, listening to music and sometimes just beeing alone

Finally we understood, that portuguese are very colourful and sunny people

Thank you for your attention!!