Portugal is clearly divided into the northern wooded and southern plains parts. The south of the country is characterized in its appearance by the bright colors of ripening wheat, groves of olive trees, as well as cork oak plantations. The largest deep-water rivers of Portugal are the Tagus, Douro and Guadiale, which has its origin in Spain.
The Portuguese are known to celebrate with joy all kinds of holidays and festivals. The reasons for celebrations could range from pilgrimages, …
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The Mediterranean climate is dominant in Portugal. The ocean has a huge influence on its formation. Air masses coming from the ocean make the …
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Park “Bukasu” located on the west of Serra da Estrela, is a former territory of the monastery carefully guarded by the monks of the Order of the Carmelites since the 17th century. Age-old cedars brought to the country from Goan are abundantly planted on the huge territory (more than 400 hectares) of the monastery. In addition to the relict trees, the park has about 400 species of rare plants. The center of the reserve is the San Mamede Ridge, a habitat for bears. The protected natural area is a traditional place for eco-tourism popular in the modern world.
The transport infrastructure of Portugal is at a decent level. Most of the transport companies in the country are private owned. Due to constant …
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Traditionally, this agrarian and religious southern country takes care of its natural resources, carefully guarding the protected areas, rich flora and fauna. For example, non-compliance with the rules for the use of combustible items and the indiscriminate dumping of lighted cigarette butts in the nature protection zone is punishable by imprisonment.
Portugal is a democratic state in which the Republican government predominates. The state functions on the basis of the Constitution, which was …
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The main principle of preserving Portugal’s natural heritage is a clear division of land between specific owners. Thus, there is no “nobody’s” land in the country which remains without the care of any of the citizens. The presence of a fence around a piece of land indicates that it is a private property and as such, the presence of unauthorized persons is unwelcome. Friendly and hospitable people of warm Portugal, loving noisy fun and magnificently celebrating all holidays, is loyal to law-abiding guests of their sunny homeland.