← Back to Countries
🇵🇹
🎯Sign Up to QuizPortugal
Europe
Portuguese Republic
🗺️ Lisbon, Portugal
Capital city
📍 38.7223°, -9.1393°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalLisbon
TimezoneUTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population10.2M
LanguagesPortuguese (official), Mirandese (official, but locally used)
Governmentsemi-presidential republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsType C, F (230V)
Internet Code.pt
Internet Users86%
GDP per Capita$41,900
🌍 Geography
LocationSouthwestern Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain
Size Comparisonslightly smaller than Virginia
Climatemaritime temperate; cool and rainy in north, warmer and drier in south
Terrainthe west-flowing Tagus River divides the country: the north is mountainous toward the interior, while the south is characterized by rolling plains
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsPortuguese 95%; citizens from Portugal’s former colonies in Africa, Asia (Han Chinese), and South America (Brazilian) and other foreign born 5%
ReligionsCatholic 68.1%, not applicable 12.9%, no religion 12.0%, no response 2.2%, Protestant 1.8%, other 1.0%; less than 1%: other Christians, Orthodox, Musl...
Median Age46.8 years
Life Expectancy81.9 years
National HolidayPortugal Day (Dia de Portugal), 10 June (1580)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
Women kiss on both cheeks (starting with the right). Men shake hands. Close friends embrace.
Dining
Meals are leisurely affairs. Wait for the host to start. Bread and olives are complimentary. Tipping 5-10% is appreciated.
Key Phrases
Hello: OlaThank you: Obrigado/aPlease: Por favorExcuse me: DesculpeGoodbye: Adeus / Tchau
Destinations in Portugal
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook