Geography
Portugal is in Southern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 39.5, -8; it has Spain.
Neighboring countries: Spain
Europe
Portugal
Portugal is a country in Southern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Population
- 10.7 million
- Area
- 92,090 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +351
- Internet TLD
- .pt
- Time zone
- UTC-01:00, UTC
Portugal map preview: 39.50, -8.00
People and Culture
Portugal uses Portuguese in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Portugal varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Portugal is recorded with the official name Portuguese Republic. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Lisbon
- Southern Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Lisbon
- Time zone data: UTC-01:00, UTC
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Portugal is grouped under Europe.
- Portugal has a listed area of 92,090 km².
- Portugal is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Portugal
What is the capital of Portugal?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
What continent is Portugal in?
Portugal is in Europe.
What currency does Portugal use?
Portugal uses the euro.
What language is spoken in Portugal?
Portuguese is listed for Portugal in this database.