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Portugal has a rich history and vibrant culture.
The earliest
recorded hot air balloon ascent was in Portugal. A model
hot air balloon, invented by Father Bartolomeu de Gusmão
(1685-1724), ascended on 8 August 1709. The balloon took
flight at the Casa da India in Terreiro do Paço.
An underwater canyon in Portugal makes this part of the Portuguese coastline the world’s biggest wave generator. In February 2011, American surfer Garrett McNamara rode a gargantuan wave of 23.77 meters off the coast of Nazaré in Portugal – creating a new world record in the process.
The superstar was born Cristiano Rinaldo dos Santos Averio in Funchal, the capital of the Madeira region, in 1985. Ronaldo has gone on to have an illustrious career as one of the best players in the history of the game, having had lengthy stints with footballing giants Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.