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Brazil is a former Portuguese colony. The country was claimed for Portugal by Pedro ÃÂlvares Cabral [ca. 1468 - ca. 1520] in April 1500. Colonial status essentially ended with Brazil's Declaration of Independence on September 7, 1822.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoBrazil is a former Portuguese colony. The country was claimed for Portugal by Pedro
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∙ 6y agoPortugal had its own colonies! Brazil in South America was one. There were also some colonies in Africa and Macau in China.
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∙ 14y agoThe former portuguese colonies which are now independent countries are: Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, S. Tome e Principe, Guine-Bissau and East Timor.
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∙ 10y agoPortugal had 14 main colonies that are now part of 53 separate countries.
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What is Portugal and espanya?
Portugal and Spain are two European countries.
What Portuguese prince was left to rule Brazil when his father returned to Portugal?
Once France had been expelled from Portuguese land during Napolean's invasion of the penninsula, King João VI returned to Portugal. However his oldest son, Prince Pedro de Alcântara remainedto rule overBrazil.
Macau was once a colony of what European country?
Portugal Portugal
What two modern day countries of Hispania?
Spain and Portugal
What territories did Portugal colonize in Angola?
no...Angola and Portugal are two different countries. Portugal is in Europe and Angola in Africa
Which countries speak Portugal?
The two main countries that speak 'Portuguese' are Portugal and Brazil.
Is Morocco in Portugal?
No. Morocco and Portugal are two separate countries.
What is Portugal and espanya?
Portugal and Spain are two European countries.
What Portuguese prince was left to rule Brazil when his father returned to Portugal?
Once France had been expelled from Portuguese land during Napolean's invasion of the penninsula, King João VI returned to Portugal. However his oldest son, Prince Pedro de Alcântara remainedto rule overBrazil.
Macau was once a colony of what European country?
Portugal Portugal
Is Portugal a member of a large group of countries?
Yes. Portugal is a member of several international groups of countries. The UN for instance.
Which two countries are called the Iberian countries?
Spain and Portugal
What countries joined the EU in 1992?
Two countries joined in 1986. They were Spain and Portugal.
How is Portugal connected to the EU?
Portugal is one of the countries that are members of the European Union.
What two modern day countries of Hispania?
Spain and Portugal
Which countries currency was the escudo?
Portugal
What countries surround Portugal?
Spain
