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The Portuguese Empire was one of the earliest overseas empires. It had bases in west Africa, India and Japan. It had major colonies in Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Goa, Sao Tome and Principe, Macau, Cape Verde, and East Timor.

See also: History of Portugal

External link

Portuguese Empire Timeline (http://www.timelines.info/history/empires_and_civilizations/portuguese_empire/)

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