Portugal 🇵🇹
Portugal 🇵🇹: capital Lisbon, population 10.3 million, located in Europe. Currency: Euro (€). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Lisbon
- Population: 10.3 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Portuguese
- Currency: Euro (€)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Portuguese Republic
- Area: 92,090 km² (35,556 sq mi)
- Region: Southern Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Portuguese
- Internet domain: .pt
Fun Facts About Portugal
- Opened the oldest bookshop in the world, still operating since 1732.
- Its explorers were the first Europeans to reach Japan.
- Cork is the country's most famous export material.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portugal known for?
Portugal is known for several things — Opened the oldest bookshop in the world, still operating since 1732; Its explorers were the first Europeans to reach Japan; Cork is the country's most famous export material.
How big is Portugal?
Portugal covers about 92,090 square kilometers (35,556 square miles), in the Southern Europe region.
Is Portugal landlocked?
No. Portugal has a coastline and shares land borders with 1 neighboring country.
What are people from Portugal called?
People from Portugal are called Portuguese.
What is the capital of Portugal?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
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