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5733b70fd058e614000b612b | In what year was the Estado Novo established? | 1933 | [
"Portugal\n\nThis in turn led to the establishment of the right-wing dictatorship of the Estado Novo under António de Oliveira Salazar in 1933. Portugal was one of only five European countries to remain neutral in World War II. From the 1940s to the 1960s, Portugal was a founding member of NATO, OECD and the Europe... |
5733b70fd058e614000b612c | How many European countries remained neutral throughout World War II? | five | [
"Portugal\n\nThis in turn led to the establishment of the right-wing dictatorship of the Estado Novo under António de Oliveira Salazar in 1933. Portugal was one of only five European countries to remain neutral in World War II. From the 1940s to the 1960s, Portugal was a founding member of NATO, OECD and the Europe... |
5733b70fd058e614000b612d | What action affirmed Portugal's status as a transcontinental nation? | relocation of mainland Portuguese citizens into the overseas provinces in Africa | [
"Portugal\n\nThis in turn led to the establishment of the right-wing dictatorship of the Estado Novo under António de Oliveira Salazar in 1933. Portugal was one of only five European countries to remain neutral in World War II. From the 1940s to the 1960s, Portugal was a founding member of NATO, OECD and the Europe... |
5733c3a6d058e614000b61e9 | Until when did the Portuguese government resist decolonization of their overseas territories? | April 1974 | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Portuguese government and army successfully resisted the decolonization of its overseas territories until April 1974, when a bloodless left-wing military coup in Lisbon, known as the Carnation Revolution, led the way for the independence of the overseas territories in Africa and Asia, as well as fo... |
5733c3a6d058e614000b61ea | What was the Carnation Revolution? | left-wing military coup in Lisbon | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Portuguese government and army successfully resisted the decolonization of its overseas territories until April 1974, when a bloodless left-wing military coup in Lisbon, known as the Carnation Revolution, led the way for the independence of the overseas territories in Africa and Asia, as well as fo... |
5733c3a6d058e614000b61eb | By what was the PREC characterized by? | social turmoil and power disputes between left- and right-wing political forces | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Portuguese government and army successfully resisted the decolonization of its overseas territories until April 1974, when a bloodless left-wing military coup in Lisbon, known as the Carnation Revolution, led the way for the independence of the overseas territories in Africa and Asia, as well as fo... |
5733c432d058e614000b61f7 | What entity governed Portugal until 1976? | Junta de Salvação Nacional | [
"Portugal\n\nThe country continued to be governed by a Junta de Salvação Nacional until the Portuguese legislative election of 1976. It was won by the Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) and Mário Soares, its leader, became Prime Minister of the 1st Constitutional Government on 23 July. Mário Soares would be Prime Mini... |
5733c432d058e614000b61f8 | Which party won the Portuguese election in 1976? | Socialist Party | [
"Portugal\n\nThe country continued to be governed by a Junta de Salvação Nacional until the Portuguese legislative election of 1976. It was won by the Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) and Mário Soares, its leader, became Prime Minister of the 1st Constitutional Government on 23 July. Mário Soares would be Prime Mini... |
5733c432d058e614000b61f9 | Who became the Prime Minister of Portugal in 1976? | Mário Soares | [
"Portugal\n\nThe country continued to be governed by a Junta de Salvação Nacional until the Portuguese legislative election of 1976. It was won by the Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) and Mário Soares, its leader, became Prime Minister of the 1st Constitutional Government on 23 July. Mário Soares would be Prime Mini... |
5733c432d058e614000b61fa | Through what years was Mario Soares the Portuguese Prime Minister? | 1976 to 1978 and again from 1983 to 1985 | [
"Portugal\n\nThe country continued to be governed by a Junta de Salvação Nacional until the Portuguese legislative election of 1976. It was won by the Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) and Mário Soares, its leader, became Prime Minister of the 1st Constitutional Government on 23 July. Mário Soares would be Prime Mini... |
5733c8a94776f41900661226 | Between which two political ideals did Portugal bounce between? | socialism and adherence to the neoliberal model | [
"Portugal\n\nThe country bounced between socialism and adherence to the neoliberal model. Land reform and nationalizations were enforced; the Portuguese Constitution (approved in 1976) was rewritten in order to accommodate socialist and communist principles. Until the constitutional revisions of 1982 and 1989, the ... |
5733c8a94776f41900661227 | In what year was the Portuguese Constitution approved? | 1976 | [
"Portugal\n\nThe country bounced between socialism and adherence to the neoliberal model. Land reform and nationalizations were enforced; the Portuguese Constitution (approved in 1976) was rewritten in order to accommodate socialist and communist principles. Until the constitutional revisions of 1982 and 1989, the ... |
5733c8a94776f41900661228 | For what reasons were the Portuguese Constitution rewritten? | to accommodate socialist and communist principles | [
"Portugal\n\nThe country bounced between socialism and adherence to the neoliberal model. Land reform and nationalizations were enforced; the Portuguese Constitution (approved in 1976) was rewritten in order to accommodate socialist and communist principles. Until the constitutional revisions of 1982 and 1989, the ... |
5733c9d54776f41900661234 | What type of climate does Portugal have? | Mediterranean | [
"Portugal\n\nPortugal is defined as a Mediterranean climate (Csa in the South, interior, and Douro region; Csb in the North, Central Portugal and coastal Alentejo; mixed oceanic climate along the northern half of the coastline and also Semi-arid climate or Steppe climate (BSk in certain parts of Beja district far S... |
5733c9d54776f41900661235 | In the mountainous interior north of Portugal, between what degrees is the average temperature? | 8–12 °C (46.4–53.6 °F) | [
"Portugal\n\nPortugal is defined as a Mediterranean climate (Csa in the South, interior, and Douro region; Csb in the North, Central Portugal and coastal Alentejo; mixed oceanic climate along the northern half of the coastline and also Semi-arid climate or Steppe climate (BSk in certain parts of Beja district far S... |
5733c9d54776f41900661236 | In the south of Portugal and on the Guadiana river basin, between what degrees does the average temperature fluctuate? | 16–19 °C (60.8–66.2 °F) | [
"Portugal\n\nPortugal is defined as a Mediterranean climate (Csa in the South, interior, and Douro region; Csb in the North, Central Portugal and coastal Alentejo; mixed oceanic climate along the northern half of the coastline and also Semi-arid climate or Steppe climate (BSk in certain parts of Beja district far S... |
5733c9d54776f41900661237 | How high do the mountains between Algarve and the Alentejo region reach? | 900 metres (3,000 ft) | [
"Portugal\n\nPortugal is defined as a Mediterranean climate (Csa in the South, interior, and Douro region; Csb in the North, Central Portugal and coastal Alentejo; mixed oceanic climate along the northern half of the coastline and also Semi-arid climate or Steppe climate (BSk in certain parts of Beja district far S... |
5733ca654776f4190066123c | What type of climate do the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira have? | subtropical | [
"Portugal\n\nBoth the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira have a subtropical climate, although variations between islands exist, making weather predictions very difficult (owing to rough topography). The Madeira and Azorean archipelagos have a narrower temperature range, with annual average temperatures exceedin... |
5733ca654776f4190066123d | What makes weather predictions difficult in the archipelago region? | rough topography | [
"Portugal\n\nBoth the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira have a subtropical climate, although variations between islands exist, making weather predictions very difficult (owing to rough topography). The Madeira and Azorean archipelagos have a narrower temperature range, with annual average temperatures exceedin... |
5733ca654776f4190066123e | What type of climate does the island of the Azores have? | Mediterranean | [
"Portugal\n\nBoth the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira have a subtropical climate, although variations between islands exist, making weather predictions very difficult (owing to rough topography). The Madeira and Azorean archipelagos have a narrower temperature range, with annual average temperatures exceedin... |
5733deb64776f419006613cc | What two types of forests can be found in Geres? | deciduous and coniferous | [
"Portugal\n\nDespite the fact that humans have occupied the territory of Portugal for thousands of years, something still remains of the original vegetation. In Gerês both deciduous and coniferous forests can be found, an extremely rare worldwide mature mediterranean forest remain in some parts of the Arrábida moun... |
5733deb64776f419006613cd | To what period does the laurissilva forest date back to? | the Tertiary period | [
"Portugal\n\nDespite the fact that humans have occupied the territory of Portugal for thousands of years, something still remains of the original vegetation. In Gerês both deciduous and coniferous forests can be found, an extremely rare worldwide mature mediterranean forest remain in some parts of the Arrábida moun... |
5733deb64776f419006613ce | What type of oak tree is colonizing many abandoned areas in Portugal? | Pyrenean | [
"Portugal\n\nDespite the fact that humans have occupied the territory of Portugal for thousands of years, something still remains of the original vegetation. In Gerês both deciduous and coniferous forests can be found, an extremely rare worldwide mature mediterranean forest remain in some parts of the Arrábida moun... |
5733deb64776f419006613cf | What wild animal was recently found roaming urban areas in Portugal? | Boars | [
"Portugal\n\nDespite the fact that humans have occupied the territory of Portugal for thousands of years, something still remains of the original vegetation. In Gerês both deciduous and coniferous forests can be found, an extremely rare worldwide mature mediterranean forest remain in some parts of the Arrábida moun... |
5733deb64776f419006613d0 | How many national parks does Portugal have? | 12 | [
"Portugal\n\nDespite the fact that humans have occupied the territory of Portugal for thousands of years, something still remains of the original vegetation. In Gerês both deciduous and coniferous forests can be found, an extremely rare worldwide mature mediterranean forest remain in some parts of the Arrábida moun... |
5733e2c24776f41900661422 | What is Laurisilva? | a unique type of subtropical rainforest | [
"Portugal\n\nLaurisilva is a unique type of subtropical rainforest found in few areas of Europe and the world: in the Azores, and in particular on the island of Madeira, there are large forests of endemic Laurisilva forests (the latter protected as a natural heritage preserve). There are several species of diverse ... |
5733e2c24776f41900661423 | What are some examples of mammalian fauna found in Laurisilva forests? | fox, badger, iberian lynx, iberian wolf, wild goat (Capra pyrenaica), wild cat (Felis silvestris), hare, weasel, polecat, chameleon, mongoose, civet, brown bear | [
"Portugal\n\nLaurisilva is a unique type of subtropical rainforest found in few areas of Europe and the world: in the Azores, and in particular on the island of Madeira, there are large forests of endemic Laurisilva forests (the latter protected as a natural heritage preserve). There are several species of diverse ... |
5733e2c24776f41900661424 | What type of animal crosses between Europe and Africa during the Autumn? | migratory birds | [
"Portugal\n\nLaurisilva is a unique type of subtropical rainforest found in few areas of Europe and the world: in the Azores, and in particular on the island of Madeira, there are large forests of endemic Laurisilva forests (the latter protected as a natural heritage preserve). There are several species of diverse ... |
5733e6d34776f4190066147c | How many freshwater fish species can be found in Portugal? | more than 100 | [
"Portugal\n\nThere are more than 100 freshwater fish species, varying from the giant European catfish (in the Tagus International Natural Park) to some small and endemic species that live only in small lakes (along the western portion of country, for example). Some of these rare and specific species are highly enda... |
5733e6d34776f4190066147d | In Portugal, where can you find the giant European catfish? | in the Tagus International Natural Park | [
"Portugal\n\nThere are more than 100 freshwater fish species, varying from the giant European catfish (in the Tagus International Natural Park) to some small and endemic species that live only in small lakes (along the western portion of country, for example). Some of these rare and specific species are highly enda... |
5733e6d34776f4190066147e | Why are some species becoming endangered in Portugal? | because of habitat loss, pollution and drought | [
"Portugal\n\nThere are more than 100 freshwater fish species, varying from the giant European catfish (in the Tagus International Natural Park) to some small and endemic species that live only in small lakes (along the western portion of country, for example). Some of these rare and specific species are highly enda... |
5733e6d34776f4190066147f | What type of glowing species can be found on some beaches in Portugal? | plankton | [
"Portugal\n\nThere are more than 100 freshwater fish species, varying from the giant European catfish (in the Tagus International Natural Park) to some small and endemic species that live only in small lakes (along the western portion of country, for example). Some of these rare and specific species are highly enda... |
5733ecdb4776f41900661520 | For how many years is the Portugal president elected? | five | [
"Portugal\n\nThe President, who is elected to a five-year term, has an executive role: the current President is Aníbal Cavaco Silva. The Assembly of the Republic is a single chamber parliament composed of 230 deputies elected for a four-year term. The Government is headed by the Prime Minister (currently António Co... |
5733ecdb4776f41900661521 | Who is the current president of Portugal? | Aníbal Cavaco Silva | [
"Portugal\n\nThe President, who is elected to a five-year term, has an executive role: the current President is Aníbal Cavaco Silva. The Assembly of the Republic is a single chamber parliament composed of 230 deputies elected for a four-year term. The Government is headed by the Prime Minister (currently António Co... |
5733ecdb4776f41900661522 | How many deputies make up the Assembly of the Republic? | 230 | [
"Portugal\n\nThe President, who is elected to a five-year term, has an executive role: the current President is Aníbal Cavaco Silva. The Assembly of the Republic is a single chamber parliament composed of 230 deputies elected for a four-year term. The Government is headed by the Prime Minister (currently António Co... |
5733ecdb4776f41900661523 | For how long of a term are deputies elected? | four-year | [
"Portugal\n\nThe President, who is elected to a five-year term, has an executive role: the current President is Aníbal Cavaco Silva. The Assembly of the Republic is a single chamber parliament composed of 230 deputies elected for a four-year term. The Government is headed by the Prime Minister (currently António Co... |
5733ecdb4776f41900661524 | How many members sit on the Constitutional Court? | thirteen | [
"Portugal\n\nThe President, who is elected to a five-year term, has an executive role: the current President is Aníbal Cavaco Silva. The Assembly of the Republic is a single chamber parliament composed of 230 deputies elected for a four-year term. The Government is headed by the Prime Minister (currently António Co... |
5733ee08d058e614000b660f | What two political parties dominate Portugal's government? | Socialist Party and the Social Democratic Party | [
"Portugal\n\nPortugal operates a multi-party system of competitive legislatures/local administrative governments at the national-, regional- and local-levels. The Assembly of the Republic, Regional Assemblies and local municipalities and parishes, are dominated by two political parties, the Socialist Party and the ... |
5733ee08d058e614000b6610 | At what three levels does the Portugal government operate? | national-, regional- and local-levels | [
"Portugal\n\nPortugal operates a multi-party system of competitive legislatures/local administrative governments at the national-, regional- and local-levels. The Assembly of the Republic, Regional Assemblies and local municipalities and parishes, are dominated by two political parties, the Socialist Party and the ... |
5733ee08d058e614000b6611 | What other political groups exist other than the two dominant ones? | Unitary Democratic Coalition (Portuguese Communist Party and Ecologist Party "The Greens"), the Left Bloc and the Democratic and Social Centre – People's Party | [
"Portugal\n\nPortugal operates a multi-party system of competitive legislatures/local administrative governments at the national-, regional- and local-levels. The Assembly of the Republic, Regional Assemblies and local municipalities and parishes, are dominated by two political parties, the Socialist Party and the ... |
5733ee08d058e614000b6612 | What percentage of the vote do the non-dominant parties get? | 5 and 15% | [
"Portugal\n\nPortugal operates a multi-party system of competitive legislatures/local administrative governments at the national-, regional- and local-levels. The Assembly of the Republic, Regional Assemblies and local municipalities and parishes, are dominated by two political parties, the Socialist Party and the ... |
5733ef714776f41900661557 | Who is the Head of State of Portugal? | President of the Republic | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Head of State of Portugal is the President of the Republic, elected to a five-year term by direct, universal suffrage. He or she has also supervision and reserve powers. These powers are often compared[by whom?] with the \"moderator power\" that was held by the King in the Portuguese Constitutional... |
5733ef714776f41900661558 | For how many years does each term of the President of the Republic last? | five | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Head of State of Portugal is the President of the Republic, elected to a five-year term by direct, universal suffrage. He or she has also supervision and reserve powers. These powers are often compared[by whom?] with the \"moderator power\" that was held by the King in the Portuguese Constitutional... |
5733ef714776f41900661559 | By what means is the President of the Republic elected? | by direct, universal suffrage | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Head of State of Portugal is the President of the Republic, elected to a five-year term by direct, universal suffrage. He or she has also supervision and reserve powers. These powers are often compared[by whom?] with the \"moderator power\" that was held by the King in the Portuguese Constitutional... |
5733ef714776f4190066155a | Who has the power to appoint and dismiss the Prime Minister? | President of the Republic | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Head of State of Portugal is the President of the Republic, elected to a five-year term by direct, universal suffrage. He or she has also supervision and reserve powers. These powers are often compared[by whom?] with the \"moderator power\" that was held by the King in the Portuguese Constitutional... |
5733f0774776f4190066156d | What group acts as the presidential cabinet? | The Council of Ministers | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Council of Ministers – under the presidency of the Prime Minister (or the President of Portugal at the latter's request) and the Ministers (may also include one or more Deputy Prime Ministers) – acts as the cabinet. Each government is required to define the broad outline of its policies in a progra... |
5733f0774776f4190066156e | What process is required of each government's policies? | define the broad outline of its policies in a programme, and present it to the Assembly for a mandatory period of debate | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Council of Ministers – under the presidency of the Prime Minister (or the President of Portugal at the latter's request) and the Ministers (may also include one or more Deputy Prime Ministers) – acts as the cabinet. Each government is required to define the broad outline of its policies in a progra... |
5733f0774776f4190066156f | What is needed to reject a cabinet's policy? | an absolute majority of deputies | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Council of Ministers – under the presidency of the Prime Minister (or the President of Portugal at the latter's request) and the Ministers (may also include one or more Deputy Prime Ministers) – acts as the cabinet. Each government is required to define the broad outline of its policies in a progra... |
5733f165d058e614000b663b | Portuguese law continues to be a major influence for what? | former colonies and territories | [
"Portugal\n\nPortuguese law applied in the former colonies and territories and continues to be the major influence for those countries. Portugal's main police organizations are the Guarda Nacional Republicana – GNR (National Republican Guard), a gendarmerie; the Polícia de Segurança Pública – PSP (Public Security P... |
5733f165d058e614000b663c | What is the Policia de Seguranca Publica - PSP (Public Security Police)? | a civilian police force who work in urban areas | [
"Portugal\n\nPortuguese law applied in the former colonies and territories and continues to be the major influence for those countries. Portugal's main police organizations are the Guarda Nacional Republicana – GNR (National Republican Guard), a gendarmerie; the Polícia de Segurança Pública – PSP (Public Security P... |
5733f165d058e614000b663d | What is the Policia Judiciaria - PJ (Judicial Police)? | a highly specialized criminal investigation police | [
"Portugal\n\nPortuguese law applied in the former colonies and territories and continues to be the major influence for those countries. Portugal's main police organizations are the Guarda Nacional Republicana – GNR (National Republican Guard), a gendarmerie; the Polícia de Segurança Pública – PSP (Public Security P... |
5733f165d058e614000b663e | Which entity oversees the Judicial Police? | the Public Ministry. | [
"Portugal\n\nPortuguese law applied in the former colonies and territories and continues to be the major influence for those countries. Portugal's main police organizations are the Guarda Nacional Republicana – GNR (National Republican Guard), a gendarmerie; the Polícia de Segurança Pública – PSP (Public Security P... |
5733f2454776f4190066157b | In which year did Portugal decriminalize drug possession? | 2001 | [
"Portugal\n\nPortugal has arguably the most liberal laws concerning possession of illicit drugs in the Western world. In 2001, Portugal decriminalized possession of effectively all drugs that are still illegal in other developed nations including, but not limited to, cannabis, cocaine, heroin, and LSD. While posses... |
5733f2454776f4190066157c | How much of a drug is legal to possess? | 10 days worth of personal use | [
"Portugal\n\nPortugal has arguably the most liberal laws concerning possession of illicit drugs in the Western world. In 2001, Portugal decriminalized possession of effectively all drugs that are still illegal in other developed nations including, but not limited to, cannabis, cocaine, heroin, and LSD. While posses... |
5733f2454776f4190066157d | What option is allowed to those caught with small amounts of drugs? | go to a rehab facility | [
"Portugal\n\nPortugal has arguably the most liberal laws concerning possession of illicit drugs in the Western world. In 2001, Portugal decriminalized possession of effectively all drugs that are still illegal in other developed nations including, but not limited to, cannabis, cocaine, heroin, and LSD. While posses... |
5733f2454776f4190066157e | By 2009, by how much had the rate of HIV infection decreased? | 50 percent | [
"Portugal\n\nPortugal has arguably the most liberal laws concerning possession of illicit drugs in the Western world. In 2001, Portugal decriminalized possession of effectively all drugs that are still illegal in other developed nations including, but not limited to, cannabis, cocaine, heroin, and LSD. While posses... |
5733f2d64776f41900661583 | How many municipalities is Portugal divided into? | 308 | [
"Portugal\n\nAdministratively, Portugal is divided into 308 municipalities (Portuguese: municípios or concelhos), which after a reform in 2013 are subdivided into 3,092 civil parishes (Portuguese: freguesia). Operationally, the municipality and civil parish, along with the national government, are the only legally ... |
5733f2d64776f41900661584 | How many civil parishes are the Portuguese municipalities divided into? | 3,092 | [
"Portugal\n\nAdministratively, Portugal is divided into 308 municipalities (Portuguese: municípios or concelhos), which after a reform in 2013 are subdivided into 3,092 civil parishes (Portuguese: freguesia). Operationally, the municipality and civil parish, along with the national government, are the only legally ... |
5733f2d64776f41900661585 | How many districts is the continental Portugal divided into? | 18 | [
"Portugal\n\nAdministratively, Portugal is divided into 308 municipalities (Portuguese: municípios or concelhos), which after a reform in 2013 are subdivided into 3,092 civil parishes (Portuguese: freguesia). Operationally, the municipality and civil parish, along with the national government, are the only legally ... |
5733f37ed058e614000b664f | How many branches make up the Portuguese armed forces? | three | [
"Portugal\n\nThe armed forces have three branches: Navy, Army and Air Force. They serve primarily as a self-defense force whose mission is to protect the territorial integrity of the country and provide humanitarian assistance and security at home and abroad. As of 2008, the three branches numbered 39,200 active pe... |
5733f37ed058e614000b6650 | What are the branches of the Portuguese armed forces? | Navy, Army and Air Force | [
"Portugal\n\nThe armed forces have three branches: Navy, Army and Air Force. They serve primarily as a self-defense force whose mission is to protect the territorial integrity of the country and provide humanitarian assistance and security at home and abroad. As of 2008, the three branches numbered 39,200 active pe... |
5733f37ed058e614000b6651 | What is the primary purpose of the Portuguese armed forces? | primarily as a self-defense force whose mission is to protect the territorial integrity of the country and provide humanitarian assistance and security | [
"Portugal\n\nThe armed forces have three branches: Navy, Army and Air Force. They serve primarily as a self-defense force whose mission is to protect the territorial integrity of the country and provide humanitarian assistance and security at home and abroad. As of 2008, the three branches numbered 39,200 active pe... |
5733f37ed058e614000b6652 | How many women were in the Portuguese armed forces in 2008? | 7,500 | [
"Portugal\n\nThe armed forces have three branches: Navy, Army and Air Force. They serve primarily as a self-defense force whose mission is to protect the territorial integrity of the country and provide humanitarian assistance and security at home and abroad. As of 2008, the three branches numbered 39,200 active pe... |
5733f37ed058e614000b6653 | How much money was spent on the Portuguese armed forced in 2009? | $5.2 billion, representing 2.1 percent of GDP | [
"Portugal\n\nThe armed forces have three branches: Navy, Army and Air Force. They serve primarily as a self-defense force whose mission is to protect the territorial integrity of the country and provide humanitarian assistance and security at home and abroad. As of 2008, the three branches numbered 39,200 active pe... |
5733f4004776f41900661599 | What is the number of personnel in the army? | 21,000 | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Army (21,000 personnel) comprises three brigades and other small units. An infantry brigade (mainly equipped with Pandur II APC), a mechanized brigade (mainly equipped with Leopard 2 A6 tanks and M113 APC) and a Rapid Reaction Brigade (consisting of paratroopers, commandos and rangers). The Navy (1... |
5733f4004776f4190066159a | With what is the infantry brigade mainly equipped with? | Pandur II APC | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Army (21,000 personnel) comprises three brigades and other small units. An infantry brigade (mainly equipped with Pandur II APC), a mechanized brigade (mainly equipped with Leopard 2 A6 tanks and M113 APC) and a Rapid Reaction Brigade (consisting of paratroopers, commandos and rangers). The Navy (1... |
5733f4004776f4190066159b | What is the mechanized brigade mainly equipped with? | Leopard 2 A6 tanks and M113 APC | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Army (21,000 personnel) comprises three brigades and other small units. An infantry brigade (mainly equipped with Pandur II APC), a mechanized brigade (mainly equipped with Leopard 2 A6 tanks and M113 APC) and a Rapid Reaction Brigade (consisting of paratroopers, commandos and rangers). The Navy (1... |
5733f4004776f4190066159c | What does the Rapid Reaction Brigade consist of? | paratroopers, commandos and rangers | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Army (21,000 personnel) comprises three brigades and other small units. An infantry brigade (mainly equipped with Pandur II APC), a mechanized brigade (mainly equipped with Leopard 2 A6 tanks and M113 APC) and a Rapid Reaction Brigade (consisting of paratroopers, commandos and rangers). The Navy (1... |
5733f4004776f4190066159d | How many personnel does the Navy have? | 10,700 | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Army (21,000 personnel) comprises three brigades and other small units. An infantry brigade (mainly equipped with Pandur II APC), a mechanized brigade (mainly equipped with Leopard 2 A6 tanks and M113 APC) and a Rapid Reaction Brigade (consisting of paratroopers, commandos and rangers). The Navy (1... |
5733f568d058e614000b667f | In what two major conflicts did Portugal engage in during the 20th century? | World War I and the Portuguese Colonial War | [
"Portugal\n\nIn the 20th century, Portugal engaged in two major conflicts: World War I and the Portuguese Colonial War (1961–1974). After the end of the Portuguese Empire in 1975, the Portuguese Armed Forces have participated in peacekeeping missions in East Timor, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq (Nasiri... |
5733f568d058e614000b6680 | During which years was the Portuguese Colonial War fought? | 1961–1974 | [
"Portugal\n\nIn the 20th century, Portugal engaged in two major conflicts: World War I and the Portuguese Colonial War (1961–1974). After the end of the Portuguese Empire in 1975, the Portuguese Armed Forces have participated in peacekeeping missions in East Timor, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq (Nasiri... |
5733f568d058e614000b6681 | In what countries have the Portuguese Armed Forces participated in peacekeeping missions? | East Timor, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq (Nasiriyah) and Lebanon | [
"Portugal\n\nIn the 20th century, Portugal engaged in two major conflicts: World War I and the Portuguese Colonial War (1961–1974). After the end of the Portuguese Empire in 1975, the Portuguese Armed Forces have participated in peacekeeping missions in East Timor, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq (Nasiri... |
5733f568d058e614000b6682 | What are two examples of independent Portuguese unilateral military operations conducted abroad? | Angola in 1992 and in Guinea-Bissau in 1998 | [
"Portugal\n\nIn the 20th century, Portugal engaged in two major conflicts: World War I and the Portuguese Colonial War (1961–1974). After the end of the Portuguese Empire in 1975, the Portuguese Armed Forces have participated in peacekeeping missions in East Timor, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq (Nasiri... |
5733f61bd058e614000b6687 | Who headed the government after the bailout was announced? | Pedro Passos Coelho | [
"Portugal\n\nAfter the bailout was announced, the Portuguese government headed by Pedro Passos Coelho managed to implement measures with the intention of improve the State's financial situation, including tax hikes, a freeze of civil service-related lower-wages and cuts of higher-wages by 14.3%, on top of the gover... |
5733f61bd058e614000b6688 | What was the purpose of the Portuguese bailout? | improve the State's financial situation | [
"Portugal\n\nAfter the bailout was announced, the Portuguese government headed by Pedro Passos Coelho managed to implement measures with the intention of improve the State's financial situation, including tax hikes, a freeze of civil service-related lower-wages and cuts of higher-wages by 14.3%, on top of the gover... |
5733f61bd058e614000b6689 | How was the Portuguese bailout implemented? | tax hikes, a freeze of civil service-related lower-wages and cuts of higher-wages by 14.3%, on top of the government's spending cuts | [
"Portugal\n\nAfter the bailout was announced, the Portuguese government headed by Pedro Passos Coelho managed to implement measures with the intention of improve the State's financial situation, including tax hikes, a freeze of civil service-related lower-wages and cuts of higher-wages by 14.3%, on top of the gover... |
5733f61bd058e614000b668a | Between 2010 and 2012, by what percentage were the wages of public servants cut? | 20% | [
"Portugal\n\nAfter the bailout was announced, the Portuguese government headed by Pedro Passos Coelho managed to implement measures with the intention of improve the State's financial situation, including tax hikes, a freeze of civil service-related lower-wages and cuts of higher-wages by 14.3%, on top of the gover... |
5733f743d058e614000b669a | Between 1974 and 2010, how did the Portuguese government encourage over-expenditure and investment bubbles? | unclear Public–private partnerships and funding of numerous ineffective and unnecessary external consultancy and advisory of committees and firms | [
"Portugal\n\nA report released in January 2011 by the Diário de Notícias and published in Portugal by Gradiva, had demonstrated that in the period between the Carnation Revolution in 1974 and 2010, the democratic Portuguese Republic governments encouraged over-expenditure and investment bubbles through unclear Publ... |
5733f743d058e614000b669b | By whom was a report published in 2011 that demonstrated the Portuguese government encouraged over-expenditure and investment bubbles? | Diário de Notícias | [
"Portugal\n\nA report released in January 2011 by the Diário de Notícias and published in Portugal by Gradiva, had demonstrated that in the period between the Carnation Revolution in 1974 and 2010, the democratic Portuguese Republic governments encouraged over-expenditure and investment bubbles through unclear Publ... |
5733f808d058e614000b66b1 | In what two years was there a financial crisis? | 2007–08 | [
"Portugal\n\nAfter the financial crisis of 2007–08, it was known in 2008–2009 that two Portuguese banks (Banco Português de Negócios (BPN) and Banco Privado Português (BPP)) had been accumulating losses for years due to bad investments, embezzlement and accounting fraud. The case of BPN was particularly serious bec... |
5733f808d058e614000b66b2 | Which two Portuguese banks had been accumulating losses for years? | Banco Português de Negócios (BPN) and Banco Privado Português (BPP) | [
"Portugal\n\nAfter the financial crisis of 2007–08, it was known in 2008–2009 that two Portuguese banks (Banco Português de Negócios (BPN) and Banco Privado Português (BPP)) had been accumulating losses for years due to bad investments, embezzlement and accounting fraud. The case of BPN was particularly serious bec... |
5733f808d058e614000b66b3 | What caused BPN and BPP to accumulate losses? | bad investments, embezzlement and accounting fraud | [
"Portugal\n\nAfter the financial crisis of 2007–08, it was known in 2008–2009 that two Portuguese banks (Banco Português de Negócios (BPN) and Banco Privado Português (BPP)) had been accumulating losses for years due to bad investments, embezzlement and accounting fraud. The case of BPN was particularly serious bec... |
5733f808d058e614000b66b4 | Why was the case of BPN more serious? | its size, market share, and the political implications | [
"Portugal\n\nAfter the financial crisis of 2007–08, it was known in 2008–2009 that two Portuguese banks (Banco Português de Negócios (BPN) and Banco Privado Português (BPP)) had been accumulating losses for years due to bad investments, embezzlement and accounting fraud. The case of BPN was particularly serious bec... |
5733f808d058e614000b66b5 | On what charge was BPN's CEO arrested? | fraud | [
"Portugal\n\nAfter the financial crisis of 2007–08, it was known in 2008–2009 that two Portuguese banks (Banco Português de Negócios (BPN) and Banco Privado Português (BPP)) had been accumulating losses for years due to bad investments, embezzlement and accounting fraud. The case of BPN was particularly serious bec... |
5733f8f0d058e614000b66cf | What currency does Portugal use? | the euro (€) | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Portuguese currency is the euro (€), which replaced the Portuguese Escudo, and the country was one of the original member states of the eurozone. Portugal's central bank is the Banco de Portugal, an integral part of the European System of Central Banks. Most industries, businesses and financial ins... |
5733f8f0d058e614000b66d0 | What currency did the euro replace in Portugal? | Portuguese Escudo | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Portuguese currency is the euro (€), which replaced the Portuguese Escudo, and the country was one of the original member states of the eurozone. Portugal's central bank is the Banco de Portugal, an integral part of the European System of Central Banks. Most industries, businesses and financial ins... |
5733f8f0d058e614000b66d1 | What is the name of Portugal's central bank? | Banco de Portugal | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Portuguese currency is the euro (€), which replaced the Portuguese Escudo, and the country was one of the original member states of the eurozone. Portugal's central bank is the Banco de Portugal, an integral part of the European System of Central Banks. Most industries, businesses and financial ins... |
5733f8f0d058e614000b66d2 | In what two areas are most Portuguese industries, businesses, and financial institutions concentrated? | Lisbon and Porto metropolitan areas | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Portuguese currency is the euro (€), which replaced the Portuguese Escudo, and the country was one of the original member states of the eurozone. Portugal's central bank is the Banco de Portugal, an integral part of the European System of Central Banks. Most industries, businesses and financial ins... |
5733f8f0d058e614000b66d3 | According to World Travel Awards, for what activity is Portugal known as Europe's leading destination? | Golf | [
"Portugal\n\nThe Portuguese currency is the euro (€), which replaced the Portuguese Escudo, and the country was one of the original member states of the eurozone. Portugal's central bank is the Banco de Portugal, an integral part of the European System of Central Banks. Most industries, businesses and financial ins... |
5733f9cfd058e614000b66eb | In which year did the Carnation Revolution take place? | 1974 | [
"Portugal\n\nSince the Carnation Revolution of 1974, which culminated in the end of one of Portugal's most notable phases of economic expansion (that started in the 1960s), a significant change has occurred in the nation's annual economic growth.[citation needed] After the turmoil of the 1974 revolution and the PRE... |
5733f9cfd058e614000b66ec | What period followed the Carnation Revolution? | PREC period | [
"Portugal\n\nSince the Carnation Revolution of 1974, which culminated in the end of one of Portugal's most notable phases of economic expansion (that started in the 1960s), a significant change has occurred in the nation's annual economic growth.[citation needed] After the turmoil of the 1974 revolution and the PRE... |
5733f9cfd058e614000b66ed | Since the 90's, how has Portugal's economic development model been changing? | changing to a system that is focused on exports, private investment and the development of the high-tech sector | [
"Portugal\n\nSince the Carnation Revolution of 1974, which culminated in the end of one of Portugal's most notable phases of economic expansion (that started in the 1960s), a significant change has occurred in the nation's annual economic growth.[citation needed] After the turmoil of the 1974 revolution and the PRE... |
5733f9cfd058e614000b66ee | What are the more traditional industries that have existed in Portugal? | textiles, clothing, footwear and cork | [
"Portugal\n\nSince the Carnation Revolution of 1974, which culminated in the end of one of Portugal's most notable phases of economic expansion (that started in the 1960s), a significant change has occurred in the nation's annual economic growth.[citation needed] After the turmoil of the 1974 revolution and the PRE... |
5733f9cfd058e614000b66ef | What is Portugal the world's leading producer of? | cork | [
"Portugal\n\nSince the Carnation Revolution of 1974, which culminated in the end of one of Portugal's most notable phases of economic expansion (that started in the 1960s), a significant change has occurred in the nation's annual economic growth.[citation needed] After the turmoil of the 1974 revolution and the PRE... |
5733fa9a4776f41900661625 | By what entities was the Portuguese economy bailed out? | European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund | [
"Portugal\n\nIn the second decade of the 21st century the Portuguese economy suffered its most severe recession since the 1970s resulting in the country having to be bailed out by the European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund. The bailout, agreed to in 2011, required Portugal to ent... |
5733fa9a4776f41900661626 | In what year was the economic bailout agreed to? | 2011 | [
"Portugal\n\nIn the second decade of the 21st century the Portuguese economy suffered its most severe recession since the 1970s resulting in the country having to be bailed out by the European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund. The bailout, agreed to in 2011, required Portugal to ent... |
5733fa9a4776f41900661627 | How much money was agreed to in the financial bailout? | €78 billion | [
"Portugal\n\nIn the second decade of the 21st century the Portuguese economy suffered its most severe recession since the 1970s resulting in the country having to be bailed out by the European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund. The bailout, agreed to in 2011, required Portugal to ent... |
5733fa9a4776f41900661628 | When did Portugal exit the bailout? | May 2014 | [
"Portugal\n\nIn the second decade of the 21st century the Portuguese economy suffered its most severe recession since the 1970s resulting in the country having to be bailed out by the European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund. The bailout, agreed to in 2011, required Portugal to ent... |
5733fa9a4776f41900661629 | By the time Portugal exited the bailout, to what percentage had the unemployment rate fallen? | 15.3 percent | [
"Portugal\n\nIn the second decade of the 21st century the Portuguese economy suffered its most severe recession since the 1970s resulting in the country having to be bailed out by the European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund. The bailout, agreed to in 2011, required Portugal to ent... |
573402d3d058e614000b67a1 | Upon what is Portuguese agriculture based? | small to medium-sized family-owned dispersed units | [
"Portugal\n\nAgriculture in Portugal is based on small to medium-sized family-owned dispersed units. However, the sector also includes larger scale intensive farming export-oriented agrobusinesses backed by companies (like Grupo RAR's Vitacress, Sovena, Lactogal, Vale da Rosa, Companhia das Lezírias and Valouro). T... |
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