Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Portugal
Kids learn about the geography and history of Portugal. On this site students will find information about the capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
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Europe for Visitors: Country List
This resource is a commercial travel resource that features links to information about the countries of Western Europe. Photographs are included throughout.
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Si Spain: El Descubrimiento De America
This article describes the political events that preceded the Spanish to support efforts by Christopher Columbus to head west across the Atlantic.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The Portuguese Conquest of Brazil
This site provides a brief overview of the conquest of Brazil during approximately 1500 AD. Includes brief but good information about Portuguese imperialism and colonization of Brazil through 1600.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Vasco Da Gama
Encyclopedia entry for the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama (1469-1524). Discusses the voyages to India as a trade wars with the Arabs.
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Wikipedia: Vasco Da Gama
Encyclopedia entry for the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama (1469-1524). Discusses the voyages to India as a trade wars with the Arabs.
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Map of Portugal
BBC News features an interesting account of the European country of Portugal in the Iberian Peninsula. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Map of Portugal
A map featuring Portugal and its neighboring countries.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Portugal Flag
The national flag of Portugal, a country in Southwestern Europe.