Portugal is a parliamentary republic in southwestern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula. Being the westernmost country of mainland Europe, Portugal is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal.
Portugal in 1632[]
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Flag of Portugal in 1632.
Portugal was in a personal union with Spain when Grantville arrived in the 17th Century. Influenced by up-time books showing that Portugal had successfully revolted against Spain in the OTL, the Portuguese launched a war to regain their independence.