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In what year was the Estado Novo established?
1933
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Which party won the Portuguese election in 1976?
Socialist Party
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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...
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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...
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Between which two political ideals did Portugal bounce between?
socialism and adherence to the neoliberal model
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In what year was the Portuguese Constitution approved?
1976
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For what reasons were the Portuguese Constitution rewritten?
to accommodate socialist and communist principles
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What type of climate does Portugal have?
Mediterranean
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In the mountainous interior north of Portugal, between what degrees is the average temperature?
8–12 °C (46.4–53.6 °F)
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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)
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How high do the mountains between Algarve and the Alentejo region reach?
900 metres (3,000 ft)
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What type of climate do the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira have?
subtropical
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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...
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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...
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What two types of forests can be found in Geres?
deciduous and coniferous
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To what period does the laurissilva forest date back to?
the Tertiary period
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What type of oak tree is colonizing many abandoned areas in Portugal?
Pyrenean
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What wild animal was recently found roaming urban areas in Portugal?
Boars
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How many national parks does Portugal have?
12
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What is Laurisilva?
a unique type of subtropical rainforest
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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
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What type of animal crosses between Europe and Africa during the Autumn?
migratory birds
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How many freshwater fish species can be found in Portugal?
more than 100
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In Portugal, where can you find the giant European catfish?
in the Tagus International Natural Park
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Why are some species becoming endangered in Portugal?
because of habitat loss, pollution and drought
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What type of glowing species can be found on some beaches in Portugal?
plankton
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For how many years is the Portugal president elected?
five
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Who is the current president of Portugal?
Aníbal Cavaco Silva
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How many deputies make up the Assembly of the Republic?
230
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For how long of a term are deputies elected?
four-year
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How many members sit on the Constitutional Court?
thirteen
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What two political parties dominate Portugal's government?
Socialist Party and the Social Democratic Party
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At what three levels does the Portugal government operate?
national-, regional- and local-levels
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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
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What percentage of the vote do the non-dominant parties get?
5 and 15%
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Who is the Head of State of Portugal?
President of the Republic
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For how many years does each term of the President of the Republic last?
five
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By what means is the President of the Republic elected?
by direct, universal suffrage
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Who has the power to appoint and dismiss the Prime Minister?
President of the Republic
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What group acts as the presidential cabinet?
The Council of Ministers
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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
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What is needed to reject a cabinet's policy?
an absolute majority of deputies
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Portuguese law continues to be a major influence for what?
former colonies and territories
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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...
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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...
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Which entity oversees the Judicial Police?
the Public Ministry.
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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...
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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...
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What option is allowed to those caught with small amounts of drugs?
go to a rehab facility
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By 2009, by how much had the rate of HIV infection decreased?
50 percent
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How many municipalities is Portugal divided into?
308
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How many civil parishes are the Portuguese municipalities divided into?
3,092
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How many districts is the continental Portugal divided into?
18
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How many branches make up the Portuguese armed forces?
three
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What are the branches of the Portuguese armed forces?
Navy, Army and Air Force
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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
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How many women were in the Portuguese armed forces in 2008?
7,500
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How much money was spent on the Portuguese armed forced in 2009?
$5.2 billion, representing 2.1 percent of GDP
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What is the number of personnel in the army?
21,000
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With what is the infantry brigade mainly equipped with?
Pandur II APC
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What is the mechanized brigade mainly equipped with?
Leopard 2 A6 tanks and M113 APC
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What does the Rapid Reaction Brigade consist of?
paratroopers, commandos and rangers
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How many personnel does the Navy have?
10,700
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In what two major conflicts did Portugal engage in during the 20th century?
World War I and the Portuguese Colonial War
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During which years was the Portuguese Colonial War fought?
1961–1974
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In what countries have the Portuguese Armed Forces participated in peacekeeping missions?
East Timor, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq (Nasiriyah) and Lebanon
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What are two examples of independent Portuguese unilateral military operations conducted abroad?
Angola in 1992 and in Guinea-Bissau in 1998
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Who headed the government after the bailout was announced?
Pedro Passos Coelho
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What was the purpose of the Portuguese bailout?
improve the State's financial situation
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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
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Between 2010 and 2012, by what percentage were the wages of public servants cut?
20%
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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
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By whom was a report published in 2011 that demonstrated the Portuguese government encouraged over-expenditure and investment bubbles?
Diário de Notícias
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In what two years was there a financial crisis?
2007–08
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Which two Portuguese banks had been accumulating losses for years?
Banco Português de Negócios (BPN) and Banco Privado Português (BPP)
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What caused BPN and BPP to accumulate losses?
bad investments, embezzlement and accounting fraud
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Why was the case of BPN more serious?
its size, market share, and the political implications
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On what charge was BPN's CEO arrested?
fraud
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What currency does Portugal use?
the euro (€)
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What currency did the euro replace in Portugal?
Portuguese Escudo
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What is the name of Portugal's central bank?
Banco de Portugal
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In what two areas are most Portuguese industries, businesses, and financial institutions concentrated?
Lisbon and Porto metropolitan areas
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According to World Travel Awards, for what activity is Portugal known as Europe's leading destination?
Golf
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In which year did the Carnation Revolution take place?
1974
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What period followed the Carnation Revolution?
PREC period
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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
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What are the more traditional industries that have existed in Portugal?
textiles, clothing, footwear and cork
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What is Portugal the world's leading producer of?
cork
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By what entities was the Portuguese economy bailed out?
European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund
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In what year was the economic bailout agreed to?
2011
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How much money was agreed to in the financial bailout?
€78 billion
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When did Portugal exit the bailout?
May 2014
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By the time Portugal exited the bailout, to what percentage had the unemployment rate fallen?
15.3 percent
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Upon what is Portuguese agriculture based?
small to medium-sized family-owned dispersed units
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