Map
Source: CIA World Factbook
Summary Data
| summary data |
|
| Total Area (km2) |
92,931 |
| Land (km2) |
91,951 |
| Water (km2) |
440 |
| Population |
10,676,910 |
| Population Density (/km2) |
116 |
| Capital |
Lisbon |
| Religion (%) |
Roman Catholic 84.5%
Other Christian 2.2%
Other 0.3%
Unknown 9%
None 3.9% |
| Time |
GMT |
| Climate |
Portugal has a maritime climate;
cool and rainy in the north and
warm and dry in the south. |
Source: CIA World Factbook
Geography
Portugal is situated in south eastern Europe on the Iberian
Peninsula sharing borders with Spain. The northern part of Portugal
contains many hills and mountains which in the winter become very
popular with skiers and snow boarders. Along the southern coast, a
number of mountains divide the Alentejo region with the Algarve, a
very popular tourist resort with spectacular beaches. Lisbon is the
capital of Portugal; situated on the river it offers many
historical sights and attractions. The country is divided into
three geographical areas by three large rivers which cross into
Spain, The Minho River, The Douro River and the Tejo River.
Government
The government in Portugal is a democratic republic, controlled
by the constitution of 1976, and Lisbon, the country's largest
city is the capital. There are four main governing components
within the government: the President of the republic, the Assembly
of the Republic, the Government and the Courts. A President is
elected for a five year term; the current President is Anibal
Cavaco Silva. The government is run by the Prime Minister, Jose
Socrates, who is elected by the council of ministers.
Language
Portuguese and Mirandese are the official languages of Portugal
with most locals speaking Mirandese.
Electricity
220 volts AC 50Hz. 110 volts in some areas and 230 DC in parts of
the south. Continental two-pin plugs are in use.
Passports/Visa
A passport valid for a minimum of three months after returning
from Portugal is required by all nationals except EU nationals
holding a valid national ID card.
Visas
Visas are not required by all nationals for maximum stays of up
to 90 days. A return ticket or ongoing flight is not essential to
enter the country.
Passport/Visa Information
Portuguese Embassy
11 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PP
Tel: 020 7235 5331
Fax: 020 7245 1287
Portuguese Embassy
Consulate Section
3 Portland Place
London W1N 3AA
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9.00am-1.00pm
Airports and Airlines
Lisbon Portela Airport
(LIS)
- Location: The airport is situated 4 miles (7
km) from the city centre of Lisbon.
- Time: Local time is GMT (GMT + 1 from the last
Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
- Contacts: Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas,
1700-111 Lisbon, Portugal
- Tel: (0)21 841 3500
- Fax: (0)21 841 3675
- Email: lisbon.airport@ana.pt
- Website: www.ana-aeroportos.pt
- Terminals: 2
- Transfer between terminals: Free shuttles run
between the terminals.
- Transfer to the city: There are taxis
available at the airport 24 hours a day.
- Car rental: Car rental companies include
Budget, Europcar, Hertz and several others.
- Facilities: There are banks, bars and
restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include a bureau de
change, left luggage and an insurance desk in the arrival area
- Parking: Short and long term parking is
available.
Standard of Living
Since joining the EU in 1986 the standard of living in Portugal
has been steadily rising and the country now enjoys a relatively
high standard of living. Crime rates are low, the health care
system is very good and the cost of living in Portugal is much
cheaper than the UK making it an ideal place to invest in
property.
Principal commercial centres and towns
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and an important commercial
centre for the country.
| population by city/town 2007 |
|
| Lisbon |
564,657 |
| Porto |
263,131 |
| Braga |
109,460 |
| Coimbra |
101,069 |
| Evora |
41,159 |
| Bragance |
34,774 |
Source: Wikipedia
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