Portugal is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Lisbon, with a population of approximately 10.3M and a total area of 92,212 km². The official language is Portuguese and the currency is the Euro (€).
Portugal covers an area of 92,212 km² with a population density of 112/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $255B ($24,700 per capita) and gained independence in 1143. It has a coastline of 1,793 km.
Portugal has the world's oldest operating bookstore — Livraria Bertrand in Lisbon, open since 1732. It produced the greatest navigators of the Age of Discovery, with Vasco da Gama opening the sea route to India in 1498.
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A 16th-century Manueline fortress from which Vasco da Gama set sail for India
A UNESCO mountain town of fairy-tale royal palaces near Lisbon
A UNESCO wine region of breathtaking terraced vineyards along the ancient Douro
Lisbon's masterpiece of Manueline architecture celebrating the Age of Discovery
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
The official language(s) of Portugal are Portuguese.
The population of Portugal is approximately 10.3M.
Portugal uses the Euro (€).
Portugal is located in Europe, in the Southern Europe region.
Portugal has a GDP of $255B, with a GDP per capita of $24,700.
The best time to visit Portugal is April–October. The climate is Mediterranean, warm and sunny.
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
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