Catholic thalassocratic monarchy

Portuguese Empire

The first and longest-lasting of the European colonial empires (1415–1822), it united absolute monarchy, militant Catholicism, and global thalassocracy, carrying Christian faith, language, and Portuguese administration from the Americas to Africa, India, and Asia.

Historical regime · 1415–1822

Profile across the 12 axes

How Portuguese Empire positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Very strong - Unitary

Federal 8%

Unitary 93%

Representation

Very strong - Autocracy

Democracy 6%

Autocracy 94%

Power

Leaning - Security

Security 69%

Liberty 31%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation

Assimilation 76%

Multiculturalism 24%

Diplomacy

Strong - Militarist

Militarist 81%

Pacifist 19%

Intervention

Strong - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 19%

Nationalist 81%

Economy

Balanced

Public 53%

Private 48%

Control

Leaning - Planning

Planning 70%

Free market 30%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism

Protectionism 71%

Globalism 29%

Religion

Very strong - Religious

Irreligious 4%

Religious 96%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 21%

Traditionalist 79%

Technology

Leaning - Technology

Technology 59%

Biology 41%

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