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Canada |
Denmark |
Finland |
The Netherlands |
Portugal |
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Capital |
Ottawa |
Copenhagen |
Helsinki |
Amsterdam |
Lisboa (Lisbon) |
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Population |
38 million |
5,8 million |
5,5 million |
17,5 milion |
10,4 million (as of 2022) |
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Area km² |
9 985 000 km² |
43 000 km²+ Faroe Island and Greenland |
338 000 km² |
41 500 km² |
92 090 km2 |
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Neighbor countries |
USA, France (St. Pierre et Miquelon), Russia |
Germany, Norway and Sweden |
Sweden, Norway, Russia |
Germany, Belgium |
Spain, Atlantic Ocean (on its west and south coast) |
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Languages |
English and French |
Danish |
Finnish, Swedish, Sami |
Dutch |
Portuguese (and Mirandese, spoken by a small minority in the northeastern Portugal) |
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Currency |
Canadian Dollar CAD |
Danish kroner DKK |
Euro EUR |
Euro EUR |
Euro EUR |
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Form of government |
Democratic |
Constitutional monarchy |
Republic |
Monarchy |
Semi-presidential republic |
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Main industries |
Forestry, fishery, oil and gaz, agriculture, maple syrup, technology |
Wind turbines, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, food processing and construction |
Metal, electronics, forestry |
Agricultural and horticultural sector, the service sector and international trade. |
Tourism Textiles and Apparel Footwear Cork Production (Portugal is the world’s largest cork producer) Automobile and aerospace industries Agriculture (wine, olive oil, fisheries) Renewable energy (wind and solar energy) |
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Popular sports |
Hockey |
Football, handball, cycling and badminton |
Ice hockey, cross country skiing |
Football, Ice skating |
Football Cycling Surfing Futsal (indoor football) Roller skate hockey |
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Famous people |
Sidney Crosby (NHL), Celine Dion (Singer) |
H. C. Andersen, Jørn Utzon, Karen Blixen. Micheal Laudrup |
Kimi Räikkönen Formula 1 driver, Jean Sibelius composer |
Max Verstappen (formula 1), Johan Cruijff (football hero), Vincent van Gogh (painter) |
Cristiano Ronaldo – World-renowned football player Amália Rodrigues – Iconic Fado singer José Saramago – Nobel Prize-winning author Vasco da Gama – Famous explorer who discovered the sea route to India António Guterres – Former Prime Minister of Portugal, current United Nations Secretary-General |
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World famous characters |
Paw Patrol, Anne of Green Gables |
Little Mermaid |
Santa Claus, Moomins |
Mify |
Zé Povinho – A Portuguese cartoon figure representing the common man, a symbol of the Portuguese people. |
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Cultural specialities |
Maple Syrup, Poutine, |
"Hygge", |
Sauna culture, tango and heavy metal music |
Cycling and ice-skating, Bitterballen |
Fado – Traditional melancholic Portuguese music Portuguese Cuisine: - Bacalhau (salted codfish) - Pastéis de Nata (custard tarts) -Francesinha (a hearty sandwich) Portuguese Tilework (Azulejos) – Colorful ceramic tiles that adorn buildings Port Wine – Famous fortified wine from the Douro Valley Cork Products – Portugal is known for its sustainable cork production Festivals: -Festa de São João in Porto -Santo António Festival in Lisbon -Carnival Celebrations in various cities |
