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Country Details

In 1415, the Portuguese set sail on an epic voyage that would make them the first to discover the ocean routes to India, Brazil, China and Japan, and at the same time founded settlements on the east and west coasts of Africa. A member-country of the European Union since 1986, Portugal currently enjoys a steady economic growth and is world famous for its wine, its history and its hospitality

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Portugal

Capital City Lisbon

Major Cities here

Bordering Countries here

Flag here

Climate maritime, temperate conditions, with cool winters and warm summers. Rainy in the north, warmer and drier in the south

Languages Portuguese (official)

Latitude/Longitude 39° 30N, 8°W

Official Currency: the Euro
effective 01/01/02, details (here)

Religions Catholic, others

Population 9,920,000

Land Area 91,950 sq km (35,502 sq miles)

Landforms Mountains and high hills cover the north, while smaller rolling hills and lowlands are south. Major rivers include Douro, Guadiana and Tagus.

Land Divisions 18 districts, 2 autonomous regions (Azores & Madeira)

Maps

Azores Locator Map here

Madeira Locator Map here

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas, here

Portugal Outline Map here

Portugal Map, CIA version here

Suggested Links

Portugal web site here!

Portugal Information Page here!

Weather in Lisbon here!

Time and Date in Lisbon