Coimbra
Coimbra (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈĩbɾɐ]) is a ceety in the municipality o Coimbra in Portugal. Although it served as the naition's caipital durin the Heich Middle Ages, it is better-kent for its university, the University o Coimbra, which, established in 1290, is ane o the auldest in Europe an the auldest academic institution in the Portuguese-speakin warld.
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| Kintra |  Portugal |
| Region | Centro |
| Subregion | Baixo Mondego |
| Intermunic. comm. | Região de Coimbra |
| Destrict | Coimbra |
| Pairishes | 18 |
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| • Preses | Manuel Machado (PS) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 319.40 km2 (123.32 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 143,396 |
| • Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WET/WEST (UTC+0/+1) |
| Postal code | 3000 |
| Aurie code | 292 |
| Coordinates | 40°12′40″N 8°25′45″W / 40.21111°N 8.42917°WCoordinates: 40°12′40″N 8°25′45″W / 40.21111°N 8.42917°W |
| Patron | Rainha Santa Isabel |
| Website | www |
There are mony airchaeological structures which date tae the Roman era, when Coimbra wis the settlement o Aeminium, such as its well-preserved aqueduct an cryptoporticus. Similarly, biggins frae the period when Coimbra served as the caipital o Portugal (frae 1139 tae aboot 1260) still remain. Durin the Late Middle-Ages, wi its decline as the poleetical centre o the Kinrick o Portugal, Coimbra began tae evolve intae a major cultural centre, wi the foondation o the University o Coimbra in 1290. The university, ane o the auldest in Europe, apairt frae attractin mony European an internaitional students, is visitit bi tourists for its monuments an history.
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References
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|publisher=(help) - ↑ Association of twinnings and international relations of Aix-en-Provence
- ↑ "Mairie of Aix-en-Provence – Twinnings and partnerships". Archived frae the original on 13 Januar 2009. Retrieved 24 Februar 2011.
- ↑ "A Message from the Peace Commission: Information on Cambridge's Sister Cities," February 15, 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
- ↑ Richard Thompson. "Looking to strengthen family ties with 'sister cities'," Boston Globe, October 12, 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
- ↑ "Prefeitura.Sp – Descentralized Cooperation". Archived frae the original on 24 December 2008. Retrieved 24 Februar 2011.
- ↑ International Relations – São Paulo City Hall – Official Sister Cities
- ↑ "Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza. Hermanamientos y Protocolos de Colaboración". Archived frae the original on 13 October 2007. Retrieved 24 Februar 2011.
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