Overseas province (Portuguese: província ultramarina) was a designation used by Portugal for its overseas possessions, located outside Europe. == History == In the early the 19th century, Portuguese overseas territories were referred to as "overseas dominions", but administrative reforms made the term "overseas provinces" begin to be used.
Overseas province (Portuguese: província ultramarina) was a designation used by Portugal for its overseas possessions, located outside Europe. == History == In the early the 19th century, Portuguese overseas territories were referred to as "overseas dominions", but administrative reforms made the term "overseas provinces" begin to be used.
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