Founded in 1139, Portugal is the oldest nation-state in Europe, with the University of Coimbra dating back to the 13th century. The capital Lisbon has the Europe’s longest bridge, named after explorer Vasco da Gama, and the world’s oldest bookstore, and Portugal is the world’s largest cork producer with the largest cork oak forest! The friendly and hospitable country is situated at the meeting point of 2 oceans! You should also get to know more about Fernando Pessoa and José Saramago – go and enjoy a glass of port wine and listen to a melancholic fado song!
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