The Portuguese Republic is located in continental Europe in its most western part. The state is located in the southwestern part of the Iberian Peninsula. In the north and east it borders on Spain, in the south and west it is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. The country covers an area of 92.1 sq. km. In addition to the mainland, the country includes the Azores and the Madeira archipelago. The capital of the country - Lisbon - the largest city in the state and its main seaport.
The climate in the country is Mediterranean, subtropical. Lisbon has the warmest winter compared to other European capitals. The average temperature in the country in January is 5-10°C, in summer, in mid-July 20-27°C
The population of the country is 10,074,432 people (2022 data), of which the Portuguese - 87%; former residents of Africa and Asia - 12%; migrants from Eastern Europe and Spaniards - 1%. According to statistics, men in Portugal are 2% less than women.
Language. The official language, Portuguese, is the third most widely spoken language in the world using the Latin alphabet, after English and Spanish. But with countries in which Portugal is close to the state border, for example with Spain, many communicate in Spanish. And in the Azores, the Portuguese of all ages are fluent in English.
Port wine, football, nata cake, the sun and the Atlantic Ocean are the first associations that come to mind when talking about life in Portugal.
Portugal is a wonderful country with a long and eventful history. It has many beautiful sights, original culture and a unique way of life.
Portugal is a country for those people who value comfort, pleasure and a measured rhythm of life. The main value for the
Portuguese is the family. Surrounding themselves with comfort, they are happy to give it to visitors. There is no rush that is usual for large tourist cities. Portugal is a place where ancient fortresses, picturesque cathedrals, beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and a mild climate are intertwined into one picture. Traditions are honored here and the architectural heritage is carefully treated.
Portugal is a calm and cozy country with good quality food, a high level of culture, and a rich history. Here you can feel the atmosphere of France or Spain a little, walking along the streets, you can drink wine slowly, and have breakfast with a cake with branded coffee, which is not found anywhere else in Europe, you can plunge into the aroma of eucalyptus and oranges and then forget about all your affairs, looking at the Atlantic Ocean.
