Portuguese Wikipedia facts for kids
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| Owner | Wikimedia Foundation |
| Created by | Portugese wiki community |
| Website | pt.wikipedia.org |
The Portuguese Wikipedia (in Portuguese: Wikipédia em Português) is the version of the free online encyclopedia Wikipedia written in the Portuguese language. It was started in June 2001, making it one of the older language editions of Wikipedia.
This edition of Wikipedia is a huge collection of knowledge. It is created and updated by many volunteers from all over the world who speak Portuguese. These volunteers write articles, add facts, and make sure the information is correct.
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What is the Portuguese Wikipedia?
The Portuguese Wikipedia is like a giant online book of facts. It has articles on almost every topic you can imagine, all written in Portuguese. From history and science to famous people and places, you can find information here.
It is part of the larger Wikipedia project, which aims to provide free knowledge to everyone. Anyone can read the articles, and if you know Portuguese, you can even help improve them!
How Big is the Portuguese Wikipedia?
The Portuguese Wikipedia is one of the largest versions of Wikipedia. It has grown a lot since it started in 2001.
- It is currently the 15th largest Wikipedia edition when you count how many articles it has.
- It has more than 1,000,000 (one million) articles! This means there's a lot to explore and learn.
Having so many articles makes it a very important resource for students, teachers, and anyone who wants to learn more about the world in Portuguese.
How it Works
Like all Wikipedias, the Portuguese Wikipedia is built by its community. This means that people who speak Portuguese work together to create and edit articles. They follow rules to make sure the information is neutral and based on reliable sources.
When you read an article on the Portuguese Wikipedia, you are seeing the work of many people. They all contribute to make sure the information is accurate and easy to understand.
- Portuguese Wikipedia main page
Images for kids
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Origin of viewers on the Portuguese Wikipedia.
See also
In Spanish: Wikipedia en portugués para niños
