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| | Victor Januario - Into: Portuguese Facts |
 | | Portugal is a republic in extreme southwest of Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, and the Atlantic Ocean (the islands of Azores, Madeira and Savage). |
 | | The "Dia de Portugal," which is celebrated on June 10, marks the anniversary of the death of Portugal's national poet, Louis de Camões, who wrote the epic poem of the nation, known as "The Lusiads." Today, Dia de Portugal is a celebration of Portugal's history and culture throughout the Portuguese communities. |
 | | Portugal traces its national origin to the Battle of São Mamede in 24th June 1128, when the first Portuguese King, Afonso I, son of Henry of Burgundy, proclaimed himself as Prince of Portugal and in 1139 as King of Portugal, outthrowning his mother, Teresa, Countess of Galicia and former Countess of Portugal. |
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