In a span of 16 years, Portugal had 44 governments, 20 military takeovers, and 12 presidents!

Established in the 12th century, Portugal is one of the oldest nations in the world. It was a monarchy, ruled by a king, until 1910 when the political unrest began. From 1910-1926, Portugal had 44 governments, 20 military takeovers, and 12 presidents.

The country was then ruled by dictator Antonio de' Oliveira Salazar until his death in 1970. Not wanting to ever live under a dictatorship again, citizens revolted in what came to be known as the Carnation Revolution. How are flowers associated with rebellion? The rebels wore red carnations in solidarity of their cause. Since 1976, Portugal has been a democracy.

Despite a history riddled with governmental unrest, many of the old buildings in Portugal remain completely intact; in fact, not much has changed since the late 18th century.

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