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1484:Fort of Cão
1479:Areosa Fort
1301:Santa Luzia
1283:Campo Maior
1159:São Vicente
1086:Santo Amaro
1079:Santa Marta
957:Bom Sucesso
950:São Vicente
858:Burgau Fort
831:São Vicente
583:in Portugal
468:13 February
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1852:Categories
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1551:São Neutel
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1270:Portalegre
1248:Dom Carlos
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302:José Magro
267:Fábio Paím
232:Aida Paula
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60:38°42′16″N
1831:(Madeira)
1828:São Tiago
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1278:Arronches
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720:Juromenha
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1735:São João
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