1. Portugal Presentation by Madara and Valentina

2. 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 1910. THE FLAG

3. 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!

4. Coat of arms

5. Geography of Portugal and some information about the country

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

7. 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

8.  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

9. Climate

10. 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:

11. Some landscapes of Portugal

15. History

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

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

22. A unique sculpture at Batalha Monastery

23. Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

25. Bank Caixa

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

27. Ancient culture - Dolmens and Meghalitics

28. Dolmens

30. A church made of dolmen

31. Meghalitics in Evora

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

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

40. 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 »

41. Czechs enjoying Portugese food:)

42. Sport

43. Football

44. 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………

47. 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

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

49. Thank you for your attention!!