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Facts About Portugal
Facts and general information about the country of Portugal.
Quick Facts About Portugal
Kingdom of Portugal Recogized: 1143
Republic Proclaimed: October 5, 1910
Official Country Name: Portuguese Republic
Form of Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Population: about 11 million
Capital City: Lisbon
Lisbon was destroyed in 1755 earthquake
Religion: 85% Roman Catholic
Official Languages: Portuguese and Mirandese
Gave independence to all its African colonies in 1975
Entered the European Union in 1986
Location: Southwest Europe
Borders: Spain, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Cadiz
Islands: Azores and Madeira
Number of Airports: 66
Railroad Tracks: about 2,800 kilometers
Land Area: about 92,000 square kilometers
Water Area: 440 square kilometers
Coastline: 1,793 kilometers
Terrain: Mountains N of Tagus River, plains in the south
Highest Point: 2,351 meters (Ilha do Pico in the Azores)
Lowest Point: 0 (Sea level)
Natural Hazards: Earthquakes
The 18 Administrative Divisions of Portugal
Aveiro District
Beja District
Braga District
Braganca District
Castelo Branco District
Coimbra District
Evora District
Faro District
Guarda District
Leiria District
Lisboa District (Lisbon District)
Portalegre District
Porto District
Santarem District
Setubal District
Viana do Castelo District
Vila Real District
Viseu District
The 2 Autonomous Regions of Portugal
Azores Islands
Madeira Islands
Ports of Portugal
Leixoes
Lisbon
Setubal
Sines
Portuguese National Holidays
New Year's Day (January 1 - Ano Novo)
Carnival (month varies - Carnaval)
Good Friday (Friday before Easter)
Easter (a Sunday in March or April)
Liberty Day (April 25 - Dia da Liberdade - 1974 Revolution)
Labor Day (May 1 - Dia do Trabalhador)
Espirito Santo in the Azores
Corpus Christi (Thursday in May or June)
Portugal Day (June 10 - Dia de Portugal)
St. Anthony's Day in Lisbon
Funchal Day in Madeira
Assumption Day (August 15 - Assuncao de Nossa Senhora)
Republic Day (October 5 - Implantacao da Republica, monarchy end)
All Saints Day (November 1 - Todos os Santos)
Veterans Day (November 11)
Independence Restoration Day (December 1 - end of Iberian Union)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8 - Imaculada Conceicao)
Christmas Day (December 25 - Natal)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Wikipedia Introduction to Portugal
This introduction to Portugal includes information about
Portugal's history, geography, culture, cuisine,
economy, administrative divisions, and general information
about the country. Also includes quick facts and Portugal
resources on the Web.
More Wikipedia Sites About Portugal
World Fact Book for Portugal
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Portugal for Visitors
Forum for Discussing Portugal
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