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In addition to continental Europe, Portugal consists of two Autonomous Regions in the Atlantic Ocean, consisting of the archipelagos of Madeira and Azores. Madeira is located on the African Tectonic Plate, and comprises the main island of Madeira, Porto Santo and the smaller Savage Islands.
The county and kingdom of Portugal to 1383. The kingdom and the Reconquista; Disputes with Castile; The house of Aviz, 1383–1580. Independence assured; Consolidation of the monarchy; Medieval social and economic development; The discoveries and the empire. Conquest and exploration; Control of the sea trade; Union of Spain and Portugal, 1580 ...
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Portugal: The Portuguese Republic, commonly known as Portugal, is a sovereign country principally located on the Iberian Peninsula in Southern Europe. [1] Portugal is the westernmost country of continental Europe and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south ...
