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Philippine National Anthem - "Lupang Hinirang" (TL/EN)

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Ready for some fun facts about Portugal that might surprise you? Small in size but large in stature, Portugal has given rise to a medley of firsts and greats.

The nation that brought us barbecued chicken, Port Wine and Cristiano Ronaldo certainly has a weird way with words. From "swallowing frogs" so you bite your tongue to "breaking the coconut laughing" because you're laughing so hard you lose control, the Portuguese have a naturally descriptive and colourful way of telling a story.

And, it is this love of storytelling that has fuelled the wanderlust of the Portuguese. The country may be small compared to its European neighbours, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in sheer tenacity, hard work and a sense of adventure.

It's little wonder then, that this Iberian nation is home to an impressive array of noteworthy historic achievements and some modern-day surprises. So, here are just a few of our favourite fun facts about Portugal you would never have guessed:

Portugal is the oldest country in Europe

And the award for oldest nation-state in Europe goes to... Portugal. In 1139, Portugal appointed King Afonso Henriques as its king. Lisbon is said to be four centuries older than Rome. Due to its excellent trading location, the Phoenicians settled in Lisbon around 1200 BC.

What do Portugal and Japan have in common?

The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach Japan in the 16 th century. They left their linguistic mark on this Asian nation. Words such as pan (from the Portuguese pão meaning bread) and sabato (from the Portuguese sabado meaning Saturday) are all good examples.

The world's oldest bookstore is in Lisbon
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Book lovers will delight in a visit to Bertrand Bookstore in Lisbon's Chiado district. The book store was established in 1732. Its exterior façade is a spectacular display of mosaic tiles, worth admiring in their own right.

The shortest - and longest - reigning monarchs

Portugal holds the record for the shortest and longest-reigning monarchs. Henrique of Portugal was the king of Portugal for more than 73 years. Luis Filipe, on the other hand, was king for only 20 minutes.

The secret recipe for Pastéis de Nata

Crispy, creamy and sweet - there's nothing like the original Pastéis de Nata (custard tart) from its home in Lisbon's Belém district. Among the most fun facts about Portugal is that the family has kept the original recipe a secret since the 19 th century. So, make a point of visiting this well-known bakery in Belém.

There's always time for coffee

The Portuguese won't let a little thing like work keep them from enjoying a coffee break or two during their day. Their preference is a quick espresso-sized bica served in a tiny cup.

One of the world's oldest universities is in Portugal

Portuguese academics established the University of Coimbra in 1290, making it one of the oldest universities in the world. The University achieved UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2013. Today, it is open to tourists who can visit its Royal Palace and the Joanine Library.

Renewable energy is a big focus

One of the interesting facts about Portugal is that the country is investing heavily in renewable energy. So much so, that in 2016 the entire country ran for almost five consecutive days entirely on renewable energy powered by wind, sun and water.

Portugal is one of the world's top surf spots

It may not be Hawaii, but one of our favourite fun facts about Portugal is that it's 800km Atlantic coastline and temperate climate makes it a year-round surfing hotspot.

A Portuguese explorer was the first to complete a full journey around the earth

Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, is said to have led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

Piri-Piri originated in Portugal

The world has Portugal to thank for piri-piri, the chilli sauce quite often liberally poured over the nation's favourite churrasco chicken. The chilli that is the sauce's main ingredient hails from South America, and it was from here that the Portuguese then took the chillis to Africa. It was here that the melange of chilli, garlic and lemon resulted in this famous sauce.

Port Wine is Portugal's most famous export and its national drink

Produced exclusively in Portugal's UNESCO-listed Douro Valley, Port Wine is a sweet, red fortified wine. The area is the third-oldest protected wine region in the world and its produce became very popular with the English in the 18 th century.
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Portugal is the westernmost point of  Europe

While Portugal is set on the edge of the Iberian peninsula in south-western Europe, its archipelago of the Azores in the Atlantic ocean officially holds the title of being the westernmost point of Europe.

Portugal is the world's largest cork producer

One of the most interesting facts about Portugal is that it is home to the world's largest cork forest and produces over 70% of its cork exports. So, head to a street market and shop for cork coasters and beautiful cork handbags.

Portugal was once extremely powerful

Portugal once owned half of the "New World". When the Treaty of Tordesillas was signed in 1494, Portugal was given the eastern half of the New World, including Brazil, Asia and Africa.

Fátima is a global pilgrimage centre

The shrine of Fátima is a popular pilgrimage spot for Christian worshippers. It was here in 1917 that the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three young shepherds. In terms of the number of visiting pilgrims, it is second only to Rome in Europe.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Portugal is home to 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With the exception of only one, these are all cultural sites. These play an important role in tourism and are one of the reasons Portugal has become one of the top 20 most-visited countries in the world.
Perhaps you'd like to fuel your own wanderlust the Portuguese way and head off on your own adventure. If Portugal has piqued your interest, check out our Best of Portugal trip for all the highlights. Have you discovered any fun facts about Portugal not on this list? Let us know in the comments!

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Ghana has a tropical climate. Not all of Ghana is, but most of Ghana is Christan.

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Here is the National Anthem

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The Germany national football team represents Germany in men's international football and played its first match in 1908. The team is governed by the German Football Association, founded in 1900.In 2014 Germany won the world cup.

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Poland has lots of traditional food such as zurek, pierogi and kaszanka!

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beaches

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Wellington is the capital of New zealand
Wellington replaced Auckland as the capital city of New Zealand in 1865 and some people think it is the best city in the world

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lechon
sisig
crispy pata
chicken inasal
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National Anthem: Slovakia - Nad Tatrou sa blýska

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Click on the colored pins to learn about Croatia and other countries!

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Abuja is the capital of Nigeria

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How are you? -

cómo estás

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Lithuania - Tautiška Giesmė - Lietuva, Tėvyne Mūsų - Lietuvos Himnas - Lithuanian National Anthem (The National Song - Lithuania, Our Homeland)

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God Bless Our Homeland Ghana - National Anthem of Ghana

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Vysoke Tatry is known for the view at the top, this is a popular tourist hike.

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Hello: Ola
Goodbye: Adeus
Nice to meet you: Prazer em conhece-la
Thank you: Obrigada
My name is: Meu nome e

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This is the beautiful capital of Ghana.

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Poland is a wonderful and beautiful place to go on holidays!

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hello - kamusta / hoy
how are you? - kamusta kayo
kuya for male
ate for female
my name is - ang pangalan ko ay _______

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Hello- Czesc
Welcome- Witamy
How are you?- Jak sip masz?

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latvia is apart of the E.U since the 20 of September 2003

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here you will fing thousands of crosses that include small crucifixes as well as large crosses made from wood

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The official language of The Netherlands is dutch
Some phrases in dutch are...
Hello- Hallo
How are you ?- Hoe gaat het met jou
I'm good - Het gatt goed met mij

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Russia National anthem Russian & English lyrics

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Spanish National Anthem - "La Marcha Real" (ES/EN)

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Oh sweet, wait no, curry Mumbai. This place has SO MUCH FOOOOOOOD, AND I LOVVVVVVE FOOOOOOOD.

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National Anthem of Germany (Full Version) - "Das Lied der Deutschen"

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"Мила Родино" - National Anthem of Bulgaria

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[4K] Berlin Germany City Walk in 2020 - Walking Tour at Hackescher Markt

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Slovakia has beautiful scenery

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Bulgarian phrases:
hello- 3ApABENTE
how are you- kak cn
my name is -MOETONME E

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the Baltic language of Latvian,

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Rugby is the most popular sport in New Zealand
Their rugby team (the all blacks) are one of the best rugby teams in the world.

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New Zealand Vs Italy Haka - November 7th, 2021, Stadio Olimpico

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Oh sweet sweet Goa. With the best beaches, it is one of a kind!

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German phrases:
Hello: Hallo
How are you:  Wie Gehts
My name is_____: Ich Heisse

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Well well well, Delhi eh? Delhi is the capital of India. It also has one of the seven wonders!
Do you know?
It's the Taj Mahal

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Polands capital and largest city is Warsaw.
It is a beautiful city!

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National anthem of Latvia (Latvian/English translation)

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hello! - zdravo!
how are you? - kako si?
welcome! - dobrodosli!

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how are you / ka tev iet
i am good/Es esmu labs
good bye/ ardievu

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Hello- Kia ora
How are you ?- Kei te pehea koe
I'm good - Kei te pai ahua

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Hi, I'm Justin, you probably can't see me but let's get to the point. I am Irish and Indian and if you want to know about India, you've come to the right place!
Hello- In Tamil- Vanakam
Hello- In Telegu- Haloa
Hello- In Hindi- Namaste
Tap on any icon on India to know more about
well, India!

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welcome-dobro pozhalovat

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Hello! - Hola!

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Nigeria
hello-sannu
How are you- yaya kake

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Nigerian National Anthem - "Arise, Oh Compatriots" (EN)

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Hello - Dia duit.
How are you? - Conas atá tú?

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Kinsale is a lovely seaside town on the southern coast of Ireland.

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Tiny, Mighty Kinsale, on Ireland's South Coast

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Hello -
How are you? -
My name is______

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Hello! - Dia duit
How are you? - Conas atá tú?
My name is - ______ is ainm dom?

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National Anthem of Ireland - "Amhrán na bhFiann" (Irish version)