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Portugal people are known worldwide for their bonhomie and hospitality. A look into the history of the country, gives a comprehensive picture of the people of Portugal. Portugal has witnessed several waves of migration. The Portuguese people duly reflects the characteristics of the various types of people who have lived or traded in the country. The attributes of Romans, Moors, Iberians, Jews, Germanic tribes and the Celts have combined to bestow the Portuguese people their exclusive physical features. People in Portugal also feature ethnic groups like black Africans and those of Mediterranean ancestry.
Majority of Portugal people are Roman Catholics. Those inhabiting the rural areas are said to be extremely superstitious. There are a small number of Protestants in the country as well. The western influence is quite apparent in the attires of Portugal people. However, particularly in the rural areas, black shawls are worn by the women, while the men wear berets that are part of traditional dressing.
Portugal people, from the northern part of the country are known to be more conservative in comparison to the people of the south. In the rural regions, festivals are accorded great significance and celebrated with much reverence. In the urban regions on the other hand, the lifestyle of the Portugal people is tune with the other European nations. However, the people of Portugal tend to follow lengthy ways of greeting people, irrespective of their rural or urban backgrounds.
Portugal people give prime importance to education, as it is compulsory for the children to attend school. Portuguese workers are reputed for being extremely dedicated and hard working. The country boasts of a long trail of world renowned Portugal people, field as diverse as arts, politics,music,exploration and sports. Vasco da Gama, Bartolomeu Dias, Jose Saramago, Luis Figo, Durao Barrose and Alvaro Siza Vieira are some of the names worthy of being mentioned.
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