Portugal
Portugal is a state in Iberia (Europe) that has existed since 1974 CE. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).
Democracy came with the Carnation Revolution of 1974, and the African colonies became independent in 1975. Portugal joined the EEC in 1986.
See Portugal on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1974 CE to the present
- Duration
- 51 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Iberia, Europe
- Language family
- Latin and Romance
- Capital
- Lisbon
Came from
Events in Europe during its time
- Fall of the Berlin Wall
- Dissolution of the Soviet Union
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
Neighbours in Europe
- Portuguese Empire
- United Kingdom
- Soviet Union
- Kingdom of Sweden
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Italian Republic
- French Fifth Republic
- Kingdom of Spain
- Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
- West Germany
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- United States
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
- South Africa
Questions
When did Portugal exist?
1974 CE to the present, about 51 years.
Where was Portugal?
Iberia, in Europe. Its capital was Lisbon.
What language did Portugal speak?
Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.
What came before Portugal?
Estado Novo.