Portugal is officially "Portuguese Republic", country is on Iberian Peninsula, it is located in the southwestern Europe and is westernmost country of the mainland Europe and it is bordered by Atlantic Ocean to west and by Spain to east and north. Atlantic archipelagos of Madeira and Azores are part of Portugal as well. Land is within borders of Republic of Portuguese that has been settled continuously since prehistoric times; earliest civilizations include Celtic and Lusitanians societies. The incorporation into Roman Republic took place in 2 nd century BC. Region was colonized and ruled by the Germanic people,
In Portugal crime is characteriaed by the low levels of homicide and gun violence, when it compare to other countries. Statistics of crime are compiled by Portuguese Ministry of the Intentional Administration and Plicia de Segurancca annually with present crime reports to police. Overall crime of country is reflected through the crime index that includes forcible rape, homicide, assault, robbery as violent crimes. Some property crimes are also include motor vehicle theft, burglary and arson statistic of index offenses generally available for country as whole by region.
Cuisine of Portugal is characterized by its rich taste, full flavored and filling dishes such as Mediterranean cuisine. A mutual influence between Spanish and Portuguese Cuisine is common. Influence of the former Portugal colonial possession in noted also, it is especially in wide range of some spices used. Spices include black pepper, piri piri and cinnamon as well. Olive oil sine country established is the one of Portuguese bases cuisine for both flavoring and cooking meals. Herbs and garlic is used widely in country, such as parsley and coriander. Traditionally breakfast is just a cup of coffee and bread roll.
In history of country, name is derived from Roman name of Portus Cale that means Port of Celts. It is also shared with rest of Iberian Peninsular. Regions were settled by Celts and Pre-Celts, given origin to the peoples like Gallaeci, Cynetes, Celtici and Lusitanians, visited by the Phoenicians and the Carthaginians that is incorporated in Roman Republic of dominions by the moors. In year 1373, country made the alliance with the England, having longest standing and alliance in world. In following decades, country exploration of world undertook Age of the Discovery. Portugal gained first overseas colony when fleet conquered prosperous Islamic trade centers in the North of Africa.
Culture of country is rooted in Latin culture of the Ancient Rome and Lusitanian backgrounds. As a country Portugal has long history, it is home to many ancient architectural structures and typical art, literary and furniture collections chronicling mirroring and events that shaped country and peoples of country. Portugal has large number of the cultural landmarks and ranging from museums to the ancient church to medieval castles that testify rich national cultural heritage. Country was one of largest and powerful political, cultural and economic powers in world. Starting with Age of Discovery in 15 th century, since 16 th century to end of Estado Novo in 1974 dominion was transcontinental.
It is the hospital in Lisbon city of Portugal, hospital is dedicated to pulmonary care Medicines mainly; it is biggest hospital of medicine specialty in country. Hospital's main problems are extinction of Pulmonary Emergency Depart: after political decision in year 1997. It left thousands of male female patients without possibility of using specialized facility as well as crisis of the pulmonary medicine department and reduction of staff.
Official language of Portugal is Portuguese, some other languages such as English, German, Spanish and Italian is also spoken in country. Portuguese is Romance originated that is now Northern Portugal and Galicia. Portuguese is derived from Latin spoken by Romanized that are Pre-Roman people of Iberian Peninsula around 2000 years ago. Language spread worldwide in 15 th and 16 th centuries as country was established colonial and commercial empire that spanned from the Brazil in Americans to other parts of Macau in China and India. It was used early as exclusive lingua franca on island of Sri Lanka for 350 years almost.
It is largest city and capital of Portugal, Lisbon is seat of district of Lisbon as well as capital of Lisbon region. Municipality of city that matches city proper excluding larger conurbation, it has municipal population of 564,477. City was under the Roman rule from early 205 BC; it was already 1000 year old town that made it municipium called Julia Felicitas. It is adding to name Olissipo, ruled by series of the Germanic tribe's form 15 th century,
Portugal is homogenous fairly religiously and linguistically, Portuguese people ethnically are combination of Roman Iberian Celtic tribes, with fair amount of the Romans, Germanic and other minor elements that are essentially Jews and Arab-Berbers. Demographic development of country is characterized by 3 trends, decreasing birth rate, increasing longevity and increasing population percentage from the foreign extraction. Eastern European today with Romanians and Brazilians are making their home in Portugal. Widely spoken language in country is Portuguese,
There are multi aspects to pleasant climate of Portugal, Atlantic felt in North, continental and Mediterranean that dominates south. Almost all parts of country experiences similar temperature to Spain though effect of climate on vegetation. During the winter Season average maximum temperature is about 16 Degree C, there are 5 to 6 sunshine hours daily. Spring months are gradually warm up having average maximum temperature that is up to 22 Degree for 10 sunshine hours daily. In summer temperature is around 25 Degree C for 11 to 12 hours of sunshine daily.
