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What is the capital of Portugal?

  1. ALisbonCorrect answer
  2. BPorto
  3. CCoimbra
  4. DBraga

Explanation

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal. This is the national capital, rather than a regional capital.

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  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA — paragraph about Madeira

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In which part of Europe is Portugal located?

  1. AIn the northeast
  2. BIn the southwestCorrect answer
  3. CIn the southeast
  4. DIn the northwest

Explanation

Portugal is in southwestern Europe. Portuguese territory also includes the Azores and Madeira archipelagos in the Atlantic.

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  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA — first paragraph

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Which country shares a land border with mainland Portugal?

  1. AFrance
  2. BItaly
  3. CSpainCorrect answer
  4. DGermany

Explanation

Mainland Portugal shares a land border with Spain. The question refers to the mainland part of the country.

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  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA — first paragraph

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Which ocean borders the Portuguese coast?

  1. APacific Ocean
  2. BIndian Ocean
  3. CArctic Ocean
  4. DAtlantic OceanCorrect answer

Explanation

The Portuguese coast borders the Atlantic Ocean. The Azores and Madeira are also located in this ocean.

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  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    Introduction and GEOGRAFIA — first paragraph

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Which two Portuguese archipelagos are in the Atlantic?

  1. AAzores and MadeiraCorrect answer
  2. BAzores and Canary Islands
  3. CMadeira and Balearic Islands
  4. DCanary Islands and Balearic Islands

Explanation

The Azores and Madeira are the two Portuguese archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean. Here, both names refer to the archipelagos.

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  1. Sobre Portugal — BI Portugal

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    GEOGRAFIA — first three paragraphs

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What is the highest mountain in Portugal, including its archipelagos?

  1. APico Ruivo
  2. BMount PicoCorrect answer
  3. CPico do Arieiro
  4. DPico da Vara

Explanation

Mount Pico, in the Azores, is Portugal’s highest mountain. This includes all Portuguese territory, including the islands.

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  1. Pico, a ilha montanha

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    Opening paragraph

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Which mountain range contains the highest point in mainland Portugal?

  1. ASerra de Sintra
  2. BSerra de Monchique
  3. CSerra da EstrelaCorrect answer
  4. DSerra da Arrábida

Explanation

The highest point in mainland Portugal is in Serra da Estrela. “Mainland” excludes the archipelagos from this comparison.

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  1. Serra da Estrela

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    Sobre — opening paragraphs, mentioning Torre

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What is the capital of the Autonomous Region of Madeira?

  1. APonta Delgada
  2. BPorto Santo
  3. CLisbon
  4. DFunchalCorrect answer

Explanation

Funchal is the capital of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The question concerns the region, rather than the national capital.

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  1. Funchal

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    Sobre — opening paragraph

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Lisbon lies beside the estuary of which river?

  1. ATagus (Tejo)Correct answer
  2. BDouro
  3. CMondego
  4. DGuadiana

Explanation

Lisbon lies beside the Tagus estuary. Tejo is the river’s Portuguese name.

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  1. Lisboa

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    Sobre — opening paragraph

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Porto lies near the mouth of which river?

  1. ATagus (Tejo)
  2. BDouroCorrect answer
  3. CSado
  4. DMondego

Explanation

Porto lies near the mouth of the Douro. A river’s mouth is where it flows out, rather than where it begins.

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  1. Porto

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    Sobre — second paragraph

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On the banks of which river is Coimbra located?

  1. ADouro
  2. BGuadiana
  3. CMondegoCorrect answer
  4. DTagus (Tejo)

Explanation

Coimbra is on the banks of the Mondego. Linking the city’s name with this river can help you remember the answer.

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  1. Visita a Coimbra

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    Sobre — paragraph beginning Nas margens

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How many islands make up the Azores archipelago?

  1. AFive
  2. BSeven
  3. CEleven
  4. DNineCorrect answer

Explanation

The Azores archipelago consists of nine islands. This count does not add small offshore islets.

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  1. Açores

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    Sobre — closing paragraph

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