Portugal

Portugal Quick Facts

Official NamePortuguese Republic
Common NamePortugal – /ˈpoɹ.tʃə.gəl/
NationalityPortuguese (singular and plural) – noun, Portuguese – adjective
IndependenceRepublic proclaimed in 1910 (from Spain)
Administrative Divisions18 districts and 2 autonomous regions
Total Population10.2 million (#91) with 67.9% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasLisbon (capital city), Porto
Major LanguagesPortuguese (official)
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access82% of total population
CurrencyEuros (EUR)
Real GDP (PPP)$347.7 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$33,700 (#63) – 2021 estimate
Total Area92,090 sq km / 35,556 sq mi (#111) with 0.7% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Southern Europe
Bordering CountriesSpain
Bordering Water BodiesNorth Atlantic Ocean

National Anthem: “The Song of the Portuguese”