Portugal Fact File
Where is Portugal?
Portugal is a country in Europe.
It is beside Spain and near the Atlantic Ocean.
It has warm beaches, busy cities and pretty towns.
What schools look like:
Schools in Portugal are big and bright.
Many have white walls and red roofs.
Classrooms have tables, chairs, books and screens.
Some schools have a yard with trees.
What children learn:
Children learn:
Reading and writing
Maths
Science
Art and music
PE
Portuguese (the language of Portugal)
Older pupils learn English too.
Uniforms:
Most children in Portugal do not wear school uniforms.
They wear normal clothes.
In some private schools, children do wear uniforms.
How children get to school:
Some children walk.
Some go by car or school bus.
In cities, many take the tram or train.
Older children sometimes cycle.
Weather & Climate
Portugal is warm and sunny.
It is cooler in the north.
It is hotter in the south.
Summers are dry and bright.
Winters are mild, not very cold.
Food
People in Portugal eat:
Fresh bread
Cheese
Fish
Rice
Soup
Olives
Oranges and grapes
A famous food is Pastel de Nata – a small custard tart.
Homes
Most homes are colourful.
Many are white with red roofs.
Cities have tall buildings.
Villages have small houses and farms.
Language
People speak Portuguese.
Some also speak English or French.
Portuguese is also spoken in Brazil.
Animals
You might see:
Sheep and goats
Rabbits
Storks
Lizards
Horses
Fish in the sea
Free Time & Hobbies
Children like:
Football
Surfing
Swimming
Playing outside
Going to the beach
Festivals in the town square
Cool & Fun Facts
Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe.
The capital city is Lisbon.
Cristiano Ronaldo is from Portugal!
People love music, dancing and football.
The ocean is very important to Portugal.
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