10 + Surprising Facts About Portugal

Here are some Incredible Facts About Portugal.

Portugal is the most western country in Europe and has a fascinating and proud history that can be felt throughout the country. Let's explore some of the fascinating facts and history of Portugal.

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[evaoliveira]

Às vezes vejo estes vídeos sobre Portugal, só para não esquecer a maravilha que nós somos

[oriasol]

The real beauty of the Portuguese people I met so far, is in their nobel hearts. God bless Portugal. I am grateful for being a citizen of one of the best countries in the world.

[mirandexx]

English: I love my country
Português:PORTUGAL

[gbyvfkn]

Lots of love to Portugal from India....U have a great history and culture....😊

[juliad]

Quando vejo este tipo de vídeos sobre nós portugueses fico orgulhosa por ser portuguesa🇵🇹❤️😘

[TRAVELZILLA]

Awesome video! I am Brazilian and I am very, very proud of being of Portuguese descent. It is amazing how the Portuguese have influenced the world. I have been to cities/towns built by the Portuguese in Thailand, China, Malaysia, Uruguay and Brazil. I think due to a lot of ignorance, Brazilians tend to overlook ( or not look at it, at all) Portuguese history. Things is I am a product of these amazing people. My family's been in Brazil for 3 to 8 generations depending on the side, yet I took a DNA TEST and after all this time 52% of my genetic makeup is IBERIAN, when the Portuguese today average 30%. (although I've seen some that get 70%).Not to mention the other things that make up the Portuguese DNA which has also showed up ( Italy, "Celtic", Jewish, Middle Eastern and North African...I got it all). That's how much Portugal has influenced Brazil. I absolutely love it there. I am about to go back there this yr to film a series on it. It will be my 28th time. Can´t wait. Awesome video! XOXOXO

[amhopper]

Portugal most beautiful country most beautiful people long live Portugal Edited yeyyy i am back in porto having the best time of my life again love portugal 😍

[mdtaylor]

Did you visit Portugal? I moved to Lisbon 9 years ago and never returning to the states. Love this country 🇵🇹

[robertashackelsworth]

I love Portugal lived here now 15 years I'm from America it's part of my heart now. The people here have such rich hearts. Fado everyone should listen to this. A famous Fado singer was Almaleia she was very popular in New York. Love you Portugal

[Dunduncan]

Cada rincón de Portugal merece ser explorado. El norte parece un cuento de Hadas.Precioso, familiar y lleno de pasión. La gente es muy bella por dentro y por fuera... Realmente seguiré viajando allá 🇪🇸♥️🇵🇹

[YaboiFoon]

Eu gosto de Portugal 🇵🇹, de Australia 🇦🇺

[joaoguerreiro]

Eu amo meu país 😍 amo as praias, os campos, a língua, a arquitectura, a história, a gastronomia, a literatura, os azulejos, a calçada portuguesa, a música, a bandeira, td.

[IdentitariesEvropa]

Ai Jesus! Quase chorei neste vídeo. I LOVE HISTORY 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

[lemmuelfagnus]

Im Brazilian, in 1630 my family lived in Viana do Castelo! I admire Portugal so much. 😁

[willywonka]

The way you pronounce the Portuguese names is kinda cute lmao thanks for this video! Portugal's history is so interesting and I feel we get forgotten a lot by mainstream media.

[fredme]

Here are some more facts:
20% of the population of Luxembourg is portuguese.
There are more portuguese and their descendants around the world then in Portugal itself.
France as more than 1 million portuguese
We abolish slavery in 1751...a century before the US.
We were the 1st country in the world to abolish the death penalty
Madeira Island fishermen had barracks and colonies in Canada, before it was called Canada.
We have the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world...with England...since 1386 (The Windsor Treaty)
James Bond was invented in Portugal during WW II
The portuguese genes A26-B38-DR13 are the oldest known to mankind and the A25-BIS_DR2 are exclusive. No place else are they found. Except Brasil and North America taken there by the portuguese.

Regards from Portugal!

[Neffsman]

I’ve been to Portugal twice. It’s a paradise.

[inescarvalho]

Proud of being portuguese 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹💓💓

[fontez]

Portugal wasnt one of The firsts... It Was THE first

[lizzysixx]

I've got Portuguese pride, yes I do. I've got Portuguese pride, how about you? FORÇA PORTUGAL, VIVA PORTUGAL!!🇵🇹