Portugal: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Portugal

Portugal is a country in Southern Europe. Its capital is Lisbon. It covers about 92,090 km² (35,556 sq mi). The official language is Portuguese. It shares land borders with 1 country.

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Portugal at a glance

Official name
Portuguese Republic
Capital
Lisbon
Region
Southern Europe (Europe)
Area
92,090 km² (35,556 sq mi)
Official language
Portuguese
Currency
Euro (€)
People
Portuguese
Calling code
+351
Internet domain
.pt
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.

Portugal is in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region.

Portugal uses the Euro (€).

The official language of Portugal is Portuguese.

Portugal borders Spain.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).