Portugal
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Capital City |
Lisbon |
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Geographic Location |
Placed at the Southeast Europe, Portugal comprises Madeira and Azores islands. Stretching alng Atlantic Ocean, it has borders with Spain at east and north. |
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Geographic Coordinates |
39 30 N, 8 00 W |
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Climate |
The country-wide climate differs from region to region. Compared to the Continental Europe, Portugal has a milder climatic weather. Towards the west and north parts of the country, winters are excessively cold. In the midlands, summers are dry and hot. The coastline regions are cool. |
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Time Zone |
GMT 0 |
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Language |
PORTUGUESE |
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Other Languages |
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Monetary Unit |
EURO |
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Telephone |
The international dialling code (to): 00351, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code |
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Mobile Phone |
GSM 900/1800 |
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Important Phone Nos. |
Ambulance / Police / Fire Brigade 112 |
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Internet |
.pt |
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Opening Hours |
Banks; 8:30a.m. - 3p.m. (Mon-Fri) Shops; 9/10a.m. - 7p.m. (Mon-Fri) |
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Public Holidays |
New Year’s Day (1 January), Freedom Day (25 April), Labor Day (1 May), Portugal Day (10 June), Assumption (15 August), Republican Day (5 October), All Saints' Day (1 November), Anew Independence Day (1 December), Christmas Day (25 Dec), the main holiday season (July-August) |
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Electric |
220V 50HzHz |
General Information
As an ocean country, Portugal is charming by its golden sand beaches, turquoise bays, magnificent rivers, mountains being convenient for walks and sports, green plains along the coastline, beautiful historical villages, ancient monasteries and glamorous border castles. Portugal is the most generous state of sea and nature.
Lisbon placed along the Atlantic Ocean and on the banks of Tagus River is one of the oldest residential areas in Europe. It is a tourism city alluring the person by its monuments, beaches, exotic parks, majestic castles at the south, about 50 museums and golf courses. Jeronimo Monastery, Comerco Square, St George, Palmela, Sesimbra and Setúbal castles are among the most important historical highlights of the city. The Underwater Oceanarium is found at the capital. You should visit here to uncover the secrets of marine life.
Being one of the oldest cities of country, Porto placed at Douro Valley is alluring by its extraordinary panoramas. You will be fascinated to these unprecedented scenes when boating on the Douro River. This geography is one of the best places of Portugal being famous for its romantic holiday sites. In addition, Alentejo region placed at the south is a natural miracle.
The historical villages are the best preserved prosperity of Portugal. Piodão, Monsanto, Belmonte, Castelo Rodrigo, Marialva and Linhares da Beira are a few examples. Being home to excellent beaches, the ocean coastline is the place where you will make the most of sea and sand. Especially, the beaches placed at Algavre and Akentejo coasts are ideal places for sea and beach tourism. Portugal is one of the enviable countries with its more than 70 golf courses. The courses found at Obidos Town, Lisbon and Setubal are the meeting points for professionals. The convenient climatic conditions enable to play golf all along the year.
