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A colonial cartography map from 1934, titled “Portugal Is Not a Small Country,” superimposes Portugal’s remaining African colonies over a map of Europe.
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A 1934 colonial cartography map, titled “Portugal Is Not a Small Country,” superimposes Portugal’s remaining African colonies over a map of Europe.
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{
    "date": "1934",
    "title": "Portugal Is Not a Small Country"
}
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Colonialism Cartography Portugal
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September 25, 2026 at 1:06 PM (2 weeks ago)
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September 25, 2026 at 1:06 PM (2 weeks ago)

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