Portugal

The Portuguese Republic (Portuguese: República Portuguesa) is a democratic republic located on the west and southwest parts of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, and is the westernmost country in continental Europe. Portugal is bordered by Spain to the north and east and by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. In addition, Portugal includes two archipelagos in the Atlantic, Azores (Açores) and Madeira Islands.

Cuisine

Main articles: Portuguese cuisine and Portuguese wines

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Portuguese cuisine - Portuguese wines

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Portuguese cuisine is particularly diverse; various recipes of rice, potatoes, bread, meat, sea-food, and fish are the staple foods in the country. The Portuguese have a reputation for loving cod dishes (bacalhau in Portuguese), for which it is said that there are 365 ways of cooking it: Bacalhau à Brás and Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá are some of the most popular ones. Also very appreciated are the traditional desserts, Lisbon's Pastéis de Nata are very popular, best eaten with a strong coffee. Portugal has its own adaptation of fast food; one of the most popular is Porto's Francesinha. Other recipes include the feijoada made with pieces of meat, sausages and beans served with white and dry rice and the Cozido à Portuguesa made with various kinds of meat and potatoes.

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Cod - Bacalhau - Bacalhau à Brás - Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá - Pastéis de Nata - Francesinha - Feijoada - Cozido à Portuguesa

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Portuguese wines have been exported since Roman times. The Romans associated Portugal with Bacchus, their God of Winery and Feast. Today the country is known by wine lovers, and its wines had won several international prizes. Many famous Portuguese wines are known as some of the world's best: Vinho Verde, Vinho Alvarinho, Vinho do Douro, Vinho do Alentejo, Vinho do Dão, Vinho da Bairrada and the sweet: Oporto Wine, Madeira wine and the Moscatels of Setúbal and Favaios (Douro). Oporto Wine is widely exported, followed by Vinho Verde. Exports of Vinho Verde are increasing rapidly, in response to the growing international demand.

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Bacchus - Vinho Verde - Vinho Alvarinho - Vinho do Douro - Vinho do Alentejo - Vinho do Dão - Vinho da Bairrada - Oporto Wine - Madeira wine - Moscatels - Setúbal - Favaios

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