Portugal

by Heale, Jay; Koh, Angeline

• ISBN13: 9780761420538
• ISBN10: 0761420533
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-05-30
• Publisher: Benchmark Books

Summary

Diversity is the spice of life, and the highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates just that in fully updated, and expanded editions. As has always been true of these outstanding titles, an abundance of vibrant photographs -- including those new to this edition -- stimulate the imaginations of young readers as they travel the globe. A new chapter on the environment focuses on politics and economics as well as on endangered species and the effects of industrialization. Additional authentic recipes add general interest while new maps offer further, easy-to-find facts in "About the Geography, " "About the Culture" and "About the Economy" sections.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 5
Geography	p. 7
Climate
The Northwestern Region
The Central Region
The mountainous north
Lisbon
Alentejo
Algarve
Flora and fauna
The islands
History	p. 21
Beginning of independence
Portuguese expansion
Restoration of independence
Constitutional monarchy
The First Republic
The Second Republic
The Third Republic
Government	p. 33
Constitution
Political parties
National defense
Foreign policy
Justice and administration
Economy	p. 41
Agriculture and forestry
Industry
Fishing
Tourism
Trade and investment
Employment
Transportation
The future
Environment	p. 51
Air pollution
Protected Areas
The danger of dams
Soil erosion
Portuguese	p. 59
Character
Where one lives makes a difference
Portuguese Jews
Influence of the sea
A land of emigration
Traditional clothing
Lifestyle	p. 67
Large families
Problems of change
Women's role
Country life
The work of fishermen
An urban working day
Special occasions
Education
Health care
Housing
Religion	p. 79
Freedom of worship
For all the saints
Fatima
Judaism
Religious customs and superstitions
Folk beliefs
Language	p. 89
Growth of a language
Who speaks what?
How to say the words
Greetings
Arts	p. 95
Cock of Barcelos
Literature
Theater and cinema
Architecture
Painting and sculpture
Decorative arts
Museums
Music and dance
Leisure	p. 107
Sports
Soccer
Bullfights
Fado
Popular media
Festivals	p. 115
National holidays
Pilgrimages
Special days in a year
Food	p. 121
Eating habits
Soups
Seafood
Meat
Cheese
Sweet desserts
Wine
Map of Portugal	p. 132
About the Economy	p. 135
About the Culture	p. 137
Time Line	p. 138
Glossary	p. 140
Further Information	p. 141
Bibliography	p. 142
Index	p. 142
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