António Costa

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/antnio-costa

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was António Costa born?July 17, 1961
2. Where was António Costa born?Lisbon, Portugal
3. How long is António Costa?Second longest tenure in Portuguese democracy (nearly 9 years)
4. What is the prime minister of portugal?November 26, 2015 – April 2, 2024
5. What is the mayor of lisbon?2007 – 2015
6. Who is António Costa?António Costa is a Portuguese politician who has led Portugal and the European Council. He was born in Lisbon on July 17, 1961.

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