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Portugal is a nation in the [[Iberian Peninsula]], the most westerly on the European mainland. Its capital is [[Lisbon]]. | Portugal is a nation in the [[Iberian Peninsula]], the most westerly on the European mainland. Its capital is [[Lisbon]]. | ||
| − | In the 16th century, it explored and colonised large areas, including [[Brazil]], [[Angola]], [[Mozambique]], | + | In the 16th century, it explored and colonised large areas, including [[Brazil]], [[Angola]], [[Mozambique]], parts of [[India]], [[Timor]], [[Cape Verde]], and others. |
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Portugal is a nation in the Iberian Peninsula, the most westerly on the European mainland. Its capital is Lisbon.
In the 16th century, it explored and colonised large areas, including Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, parts of India, Timor, Cape Verde, and others.