Quick Facts About Portugal
Kingdom of Portugal Recogized: 1143
Republic Proclaimed: October 5, 1910
Official Country Name: Portuguese Republic
Form of Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Population: about 11 million
Capital City: Lisbon
Lisbon was destroyed in 1755 earthquake
Religion: 85% Roman Catholic
Official Languages: Portuguese and Mirandese
Gave independence to all its African colonies in 1975
Entered the European Union in 1986
Location: Southwest Europe
Borders: Spain, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Cadiz
Islands: Azores and Madeira
Number of Airports: 66
Railroad Tracks: about 2,800 kilometers
Land Area: about 92,000 square kilometers
Water Area: 440 square kilometers
Coastline: 1,793 kilometers
Terrain: Mountains N of Tagus River, plains in the south
Highest Point: 2,351 meters (Ilha do Pico in the Azores)
Lowest Point: 0 (Sea level)
Natural Hazards: Earthquakes
Wikipedia Introduction to Portugal
Wikimedia Atlas of Portugal
BBC News Portugal Country Profile
Portugal World Fact Book
See also
More About Portugal
Portugal Travel Guide
Europe Travel Guide
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