Portugal

Continent: Europe
Capital: Lisbon
Abolition Date:1858 - Slavery is abolished in Portuguese colonies although all slaves are subject to a 20 year apprenticeship.
Start Date: 1444 : The first public sale of African slaves takes place in Lagos, Portugal.
Currency: Euro

Languages Spoken: Portuguese (official), Mirandese (official, but locally used)
Population: As estimated in late 2006, is 10,576,000.
National Anthem: "A Portugesa" (The Portuguese Song)

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