Southwestern Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain.
A global maritime power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earth ...
Longitude: -8
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Portugal:
5,822.361 km
Terrain:
The west-flowing Tagus River divides the country: the north is mountainous toward the interior, while the south is characterized by rolling plains.
Natural Resources:
Fish, forests (cork), iron ore, copper, zinc, tin, tungsten, silver, gold, uranium, marble, clay, gypsum, salt, arable land, hydropower.
Industries:
Textiles, clothing, footwear, wood and cork, paper and pulp, chemicals, fuels and lubricants, automobiles and auto parts, base metals, minerals, porcelain and ceramics, glassware, technology, telecommunications; dairy products, wine, other foodstuffs; ship construction and refurbishment; tourism, plastics, financial services, optics.
Population: 10,207,177
Concentrations are primarily along or near the Atlantic coast; both Lisbon and the second largest city, Porto, are coastal cities.
Area: 92,090 km2
slightly smaller than Virginia
Azores and Madeira Islands occupy strategic locations along western sea approaches to Strait of Gibraltar; they are two of the four North Atlantic archipelagos that make up Macaronesia; the others are the Canary Islands (Spain) and Cabo Verde.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| por | Portuguese |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Lisbon
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 3:40 pm (GMT)
Visiting Portugal
You're in for a treat! Portugal is a fascinating place to explore, especially from March to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful beaches and coastline
- Delicious cuisine and wines
- Crowded tourist areas
- Language barrier in rural areas
- High cost of living in major cities
- 2.8MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Portuguese cuisine features seafood, olive oil, and bread.
- Popular dishes include bacalhau, pastel de nata, and caldo verde.
- Freshly baked bread and local wines are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Belem Tower in Lisbon
- Explore the Douro Valley
- Relax on the beaches of Algarve
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