Castle of Mertola

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Castle of Mertola?Mértola, Beja District, Alentejo, Portugal
2. When was Castle of Mertola built?Significant construction and fortification in the 13th century, with earlier origins
3. What is the capital of Castle of Mertola?Mértola
4. What language do people speak in Castle of Mertola?Portuguese
5. How many people live in Castle of Mertola?Approximately 7,000 inhabitants in the municipality of Mértola
6. How big is Castle of Mertola?The municipality of Mértola covers 1,300.3 square kilometers

Reconquista: The historical period (roughly 8th to 15th centuries) of Christian kingdoms retaking Iberian territory from Muslim rule.
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