Located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, it features the westernmost point in continental Europe. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it was a maritime and commercial empire. Its colonies spread from Europe to Africa, South America, North America, Oceania, Southeast, and South Asia. 

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The most famous dessert in Portugal is a custard tart. The country is also known for its port wine. It is home to the world’s largest cork forest and is the largest cork producer.  Pena Palace is a famous tourist destination as it was initially built as a summer residence for the Portuguese royal famil.