Spain & Portugal
Definition
Spain and Portugal are two neighboring countries located on the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe. They were leading nations during the Age of Discovery in 15th-17th centuries.
Related terms
Treaty of Tordesillas: An agreement between Spain and Portugal in 1494 that divided newly discovered lands outside Europe between them along a meridian line.
Age of Discovery: A period from 15th to 17th century when Europeans explored Africa, Americas and Asia extensively.
Conquistadors: Spanish explorers who conquered large areas of Central and South America.
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