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Portugal became one of the richest countries in the western world because of the many countries that they were able to colonize during the prehistoric times. They would get raw materials for their industries from their colonies and use them to develop their country. Portugal is also a peaceful country that would harbor rich immigrants.

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Because no other country has a point further west than Portugal has.

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