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Country Details
An independent kingdom since 1143, Portugal is one of the oldest nations in Europe.
In 1415, the Portuguese set sail on epic voyages that would make them the first to discover the ocean routes to India, Brazil, China and Japan, and at the same time establish 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.
The Portugal maps and information pages are currently being revised, and they will be posted soon.
Quick Facts and Figures  Official Name Republic of Portugal
Capital City Lisbon (2.6 million)
Flag here
Languages Portuguese (official)
Latitude/Longitude 39° 30N, 8°W
Official Currency:
the Euro, details here
Population 10,366,000
Religions Catholic, others
Land Area 91,950 sq km (35,502 sq miles)
Landforms Mountains and high hills cover the northern third of Portugal, including an extension of the Cantabrian Mountains from Spain.
The mainland's highest point is a peak in the Serra da Estrela, at 6,532 ft. (1,991m). Note: Portugal's overall highest point (Pico Volcano ) is located in the Azores (an autonomous region) on the island of Pico. It stands at 7,713 ft. (2,351m).
Further south and west, the land slopes to rolling hills and lowlands, and a broad coastal plain.
Major rivers include the Douro, Guadiana and the Tagus. There are no inland lakes.
Land Divisions 18 districts, including: Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Braganca, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Evora, Faro, Guarda, Leiria, Lisboa, Portalegre, Porto, Santarem, Setubal, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real and Viseu.Autonomous regions, include the Azores and the Madeira islands. Contact Us | Privacy Statement Copyrighted by Graphic Maps All rights reserved! All maps, graphics and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission.
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Maps
Portugal Outline Map here
Portugal Map CIA version here
Azores Locator Map here
Madeira Locator Map here
European Continent here
European Continent at UT here
Iberian Peninsula
here
Suggested Links Portugal (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here
Lisbon Hotels, Tours and Travel Information
Portugal.org here!
Portugal Tourism here!
Climate maritime, temperate conditions, with cool winters and warm summers. Rainy in the north, warmer and drier in the south, especially in the Algarve.
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