Basic Information | Portugal
| Official Name | Portuguese Republic |
| Common Name | Portugal |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Southern Europe, Iberian Peninsula |
| Capital City | Lisbon |
| Largest City | Lisbon |
Geography | Portugal
| Total Area (sq km) | 92,212 |
| Land Borders | Spain (only land neighbor) |
| Coastline | ~1,794 km (Atlantic Ocean) |
| Major Rivers | Tagus (Tejo), Douro, Guadiana |
| Major Mountains | Serra da Estrela, Gerês |
| Climate | Arid to semi-arid; hot with periodic droughts |
Demographics | Portugal
| Population | ~10.2 million (2024 est.) |
| Population Density | ~111/sq km |
| Urbanization | ~67% of population lives in cities |
| Official Language(s) | Portuguese |
| Regional Languages | Mirandese (recognized minority language) |
| Major Ethnic Groups | Predominantly Portuguese |
| Major Religions | Christianity (Roman Catholic majority), small minorities of Protestant, Muslim, Jewish communities |
Government & Politics | Portugal
| Government Type | Unitary Semi-presidential Constitutional Republic |
| Current Leader | President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa; Prime Minister Luís Montenegro (2024) |
| Administrative Divisions | 18 districts + 2 autonomous regions (Azores, Madeira) |
| Independence / Founding Date | Established as a kingdom in 1139; recognized in 1143; current republic since October 5, 1910 |
Economy | Portugal
| Currency | Euro (€) – EUR |
| GDP (Nominal) | ~$300 billion (2024 est.) |
| GDP Per Capita | ~$29,000 |
| Major Industries | Tourism, textiles, footwear, automotive, agriculture (wine, olives), technology, renewable energy |
| Major Exports | Wine (Port), olive oil, cork, textiles, machinery |
| Major Imports | Fuels, machinery, vehicles, chemicals |
| Trade Partners | Spain, France, Germany, Italy, USA |
Culture & Society | Portugal
| National Symbols | Armillary Sphere, Rooster of Barcelos |
| National Sport | Football (Soccer is the most popular) |
| Famous Festivals | Carnival, St. Anthony’s Festival (Lisbon), Festa de São João (Porto) |
| Cuisine Highlights | Bacalhau (codfish), Pastel de Nata, Caldo Verde, Port Wine |
| Literature & Arts | Fado music, Fernando Pessoa (literature), azulejos (tile art) |
| UNESCO Heritage Sites | Tower of Belém, Jerónimos Monastery, Historic Centre of Porto, Douro Valley |
Travel & Tourism | Portugal
| Top Tourist Attractions | Lisbon, Porto, Algarve beaches, Sintra, Douro Valley wine region, Azores & Madeira Islands |
| Best Time to Visit | Spring (March–May) and Autumn (Sept–Oct) |
| Famous Cities | Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga, Faro |
| Visa Requirement | Schengen visa (for non-EU visitors) |
Other Key Facts | Portugal
| Time Zone(s) | UTC+0 (Standard Time), UTC+1 (Summer) |
| Internet Domain | .pt |
| Calling Code | +351 |
| Major Airports | Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, Porto Airport, Faro Airport, Madeira Airport |
| Currency Symbol | € |
| Literacy Rate | ~96% |
| Life Expectancy | ~82 years |
| Interesting Fact | Portugal is the oldest country in Europe with its borders defined since 1139, and it was once the world’s first global maritime empire. |
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