Historical Provinces of Portugal

Historical Provinces Of Portugal

The Provinces of Portugal, although today not recognized in law and disused, continue to exist as socio-cultural divisions within the territory. Along its history, Portugal has had various administrative reorganizations that subdivided its territory, using the title Province, beginning with the County of Portugal, which itself was just a Province of the Kingdom of León.

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