The 17th safest country in the world with the sixth most widely used language in the world

Portugal is one of the oldest European nations, founded in 1139.
The year 1297, when the Spaniards and the Portuguese signed a treaty to cede the Algarve to Portugal. Portugal’s borders have changed a lot since then.
In 1143 the first king of Portugal, Alfonso I Henriques, came to power and until 800 years later the monarchy was established in Portugal.
In 1910, the monarchy became a republic.

Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe, formed in 1128. Portugal is named after the city of Parto, the country’s second largest city.
Portugal is ranked 17th safest in the world.
In addition to Portugal, Portuguese is spoken in nine countries, including Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe.
Portuguese is the sixth most widely used language in the world, spoken by at least 240 million people.
Portugal is the eighth most visited European country in UNESCO (15 tourist attractions).
More than 13 million tourists visit this country annually.

The largest underwater artificial park (The Ocean Revival Underwater Park) is located in Portugal.
Europe’s largest bridge, Vasco Da Gama, is 17,185 meters long and is located in Lisbon.
One of the most advanced ATM systems in the world belongs to Portugal. More than 60 operations can be done through this banking system, including donating money to charities, buying phone charges and buying concert tickets and more.
The University of Coimbra was opened in Lisbon in 1290
One of the oldest active universities in the world is the University of Coimbra, built in 1290 in Lisbon.
Portugal is known as the “Tile Country”. There is a National Tile Museum in Lisbon.
Approximately 70% of Portugal’s energy needs are generated by wind and solar energy.
Portugal is the first country in the world to generate electricity from recycled energy and ocean waves.
Peppers, potatoes and tomatoes were introduced to India by the Portuguese.
Portugal holds the record for the largest omelet in the world in Guinness. This omelet weighed 6,466 tons.
Portuguese national music is called Fado.

The Portuguese strongly believe in destiny. They believe that destiny cannot be escaped.
The world’s oldest bookstore was established in 1732 in Lisbon.
Japanese tempura food was originally imported to Japan by Portuguese traders.
Portugal has the longest and shortest periods of rule in the world. The first ruler, Alfonso I Henrique, ruled for 73 years and 220 days, and Prince Luís Filipe was king in February 1908, just 20 minutes after his father, Dam Carlos I, and with A war attack wounded and killed.

Portugal was the first European nation to enter the slave trade, employing slaves from West Africa to the New World (America). It was also the first colonial power to abolish slavery before Spain, Britain, France, and the United States.
Portugal is a founding member of NATO and the European Union, as well as a member of the European Economic Community (EEC).
Portugal was the first country to adopt the euro, but Portuguese spotted banknotes can still be exchanged for euros.

The first ascent of Portuguese hot air balloons took place in 1709.
The biggest sea waves are from Portugal, which creates fascinating surfing. There are underwater valleys in this area that cover part of the Portuguese coast
Portugal produces more than half of the world’s cork.