Facing the Atlantic Ocean from Europe, Portugal is bordered to the north and east by Spain, its only neighbor. Portugal took advantage of its position to became a leader in world exploration and colonization. Portuguese colonies included Brazil, Angola, East Timor and Mozambique, all now independent. Macau, a Portuguese colony next to Hong Kong is now again a part of China. The Azores and Madeira Islands remain a part of Portugal. Portugal is famed for its fine wines, including Port and Madeira.
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