Portugal is a small country, only 560km by 220km, and is situated at the westernmost edge of Europe. Located in south-western Europe and looking out over the Atlantic Ocean, with several islands in the Atlantic Ocean (Azores, Madeira, and Savage), Portugal’s climate is affected by the land mass of the Iberian Peninsula while at the same time being a coastal country with weather influenced by the sea.
Portugal is a very pleasant country to visit - especially for any person in love with seafood. All along the coast are amazing restaurants dedicated to cooking fresh fish. The capital Lisbon itself is a sensational beauty—you cannot ignore its grandeur that it inculcates front the seven hills over which it spreads. It is a city known as the headquarters of the ship-building trade.
There’s also beaches all the way up the west coast, but the sea tends to be cooler and even cold as far north as Viana do Castelo. And for more beach fun you have Algarve coast that offers splendid stretches of sandy platforms to enjoy. Though Portugal is a small country, it amazingly offers you plenty of reasons to be here. Plethora of attractions, both ancient and modern, interests the visitors to prolong their stay once they land in any part of the country.
Facts about Portugal:
- If you are a citizen of Portugal, you are called an Portuguese, and probably speak the official language — Portuguese.
- The Capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
- The population of Portugal is 10566212 and its area is 92391 sq. km.
- The GDP of Portugal is 15.7 billion US$ and its currency is the ‘Euro’.
- The Internet TLD of Portugal is .pt and its international calling code is +351.