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Japan - Tokyo - Embassy of Portugal in Tokyo, with information about Portugal and Portuguese events in Japan.
Canada - Toronto - Consulate General of Portugal in Toronto. Lists where to learn Portugese in Toronto, and has a history of Portugese emigration to Canada.
Australia - Sydney - Consulate General of Portugal in Sydney, with information on consulate services, Portugal, and the Portuguese community in Australia. In English and Portuguese.
United States - New Bedford, Massachusetts - Consulate of Portugal in New Bedford, including a history of the Portugese presence in the southeast of Massachusetts.
United Nations - New York - Permanent Mission of Portugal to the United Nations, listing Portugal's achievements during its time on the Security Council.
India - New Delhi - Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi, with responsibility for India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Also includes contact details for the Consulate-General in Goa, and the Honorary Consuls of Portugal in Kolkata, Mumbai, Sri Lanka, and Kathmandu. In English and Portugese.
South Africa - Cape Town - Consulate General of Portugal in Cape Town, with contact details, office hours, and information on where to learn Portugese.
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