Wikilusa facts for kids
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Wikilusa, people like you
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Internet encyclopedia project |
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| Available in | Portuguese |
| Owner | Carlos Botelho |
| Created by | Voluntary members |
| Website | Wikilusa |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | Required (to edit pages) |
| Launched | 2008 |
| Current status | Active |
Wikilusa is a free Portuguese encyclopedia that started in 2008. It's like a huge online book filled with information, and anyone can help write it!
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What is WikiLusa?
Wikilusa is a special online encyclopedia. It focuses on topics from Portugal and other places where Portuguese is spoken. The goal is to make learning fun and easy for everyone.
How WikiLusa Works
Wikilusa was built to be very easy to use. Anyone can add new information or improve existing articles. This means that people like you can help build this big knowledge base!
You can even rate articles to show if you liked them. Plus, you can include videos from YouTube to make articles more interesting.
What "Lusa" Means
The word "Lusa" is a special way to talk about Portugal and its people. It also refers to anyone who speaks Portuguese as their main language. So, Wikilusa is an encyclopedia for the "Lusa" world.
How Many Articles?
Wikilusa has grown a lot since it started. It now has over 40,610 articles! Millions of people have visited its pages to learn new things.
WikiLusa and Other Encyclopedias
Wikilusa is one of many online encyclopedias. It stands alongside famous ones like Wikipedia. It's a great place to find information, especially if you are interested in topics related to the Portuguese language and culture.
Language Rules
Wikilusa has a clear idea about the Portuguese language. It supports the original way Portuguese is written. This is different from a newer agreement made in 1990 that tried to change how Portuguese is spelled in all countries. Wikilusa prefers to keep the older, traditional spelling rules.
