Portugal

6. Is Portugal the member of the European Union?




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**__ Fauna by Zuzia D. __**
As regards the animal world is on the mountain pastures of Portugal, we can usually meet grazing cows. Flora and fauna of the northern regions of the country much more like the Central European landscape than the Mediterranean.

For central and southern regions of Portugal, is characterized by a fauna closely associated with Mediterranean vegetation. Nearly 25% of Portugal's mammals are endangered species. The most interesting representatives of the Portuguese fauna are endangered Mediterranean monk (an unusual mammal webbed ), the Iberian lynx, whale and mammals of the order bat - dwarf and endemic noctule. Under Portuguese sky can be seen, among others.: Griffon vultures soaring , głuptaki and red grouse. Among the rocks and bushes hide the other hand, local reptiles: newt , snakes and lizards. (www.abcportugalia .pl)



**Portuguese football (by Filip K.-P.)**
In Portugese national football team play: Rui Patricio - Joao Pereira, Bruno Alves, Pepe, Fabio Coentrao - Raul Meireles - Joao Moutinho, Manuel Fernandes - Nani, Cristiano Ronaldo - Helder Postiga.([|www.kadra.pl]) Portugal is on position six in FIFA ranking.([|www.pilkanozna.pl])

The famoust Portuguese football player is Cristiano Ronaldo. He plays in Real Madrid.

The most popular football clubs in Portugal are:FC Porto, Benfica Lisbon, SC Braga.

**Interesting places (by Wiktoria W. )**


The capital of Portugal is Lisbon .

It is farthest to the west of the countries of Europe, from the north and east it borders with Spain , and from the west and south of Portugal there is Atlantic Ocean .

Portugal has the largest swimming pools in Albufeira and Praia da Rocha and Monte Gordo , Tavira, Faro, Lagos, Portimao.

Vemo-nos em Portugal



**PORTUGAL: FOOD (by Paulina N.)**
__**Portuguese cuisine**__ is characterised by rich and full-flavored dishes. The spices popular used are black pepper, garlic, cinnamon, vanilla. Olive oil is one of the bases for cooking and flavouring meals.

** Many Portuguese dishes are made from fish. **Fish is served grilled, boiled, fried. The type of fish most consumed in Portugal is cod. Also popular are fresh sardines, octopus, crabs, lobster, clams.

source wikipedia. There is a wide type of Portuguese cheeses, especially made from goat's or sheep's milk. source wikipedia.
 * Vegetables** that are popular in Portuguese cookery include tomatoes, onions.

The most typical **desserts** are rice pudding (decorated with cinnamon) but they also often include a variety of cheeses. source wikipedia.

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