Europe/Southern Europe
Portugal
Lisbon
10.7 Mio
92 090 km²
Euro
Coastal
Portuguese
Historical Events
868 - Foundation of Portugal
Portugal began taking shape as a county of the Christian Kingdom of León.
1179 - Sovereign Kingdom
Portugal was formally recognized as a sovereign kingdom with the Manifestis Probatum.
1580 - Iberian Union
Portugal came under Spanish rule due to a dynastic crisis, leading to its decline.
1640 - Restoration of Independence
Portugal regained sovereignty, marking the start of a protracted conflict with Spain.
1822 - Brazilian Independence
Brazil declared independence from Portugal, leading to a civil war in the mother country.
1910 - Portuguese Republic Established
The monarchy was abolished following the revolution, establishing the First Republic.
1974 - Carnation Revolution
Democracy was restored, ending the authoritarian regime and the Colonial War.