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On the Iberian Peninsula in southwest Europe, Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a nation whose territory also includes the Azores and Madeira Atlantic archipelagos. Portugal, formerly the most powerful nation in continental Europe, has geographic and cultural ties to the Mediterranean and northern European nations. Portugal's highest point is located in the rough Estrela Mountains, which are situated between the Tagus and Mondego rivers.

Its two archipelagos combine to form two independent regions, each with its regional administration. Lisbon is the nation's capital and most populous city. It is a developed nation with an advanced economy that has the eighth-largest lithium-proven reserves, the 14th-largest gold reserve at its national central bank, the highest percentage of gold held in total foreign reserves by any country, and high living standards. Exports will account for 49% of its GDP in 2022.

History

Early in the 19th century, a series of crises, including the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, the Napoleonic Wars' occupation of the nation, and Brazil's subsequent independence in 1822, caused a noticeable decline in Portugal's former opulence. The civil conflict over royal succession between liberal constitutionalists and conservative absolutists ensued, lasting from 1828 to 1834. The 1910 revolution overthrew Portugal's long-standing monarchy and installed a democratic but unreliable First Republic, which was later replaced by the authoritarian Estado Novo government. The Portuguese Colonial War came to an end after the Carnation Revolution, and Portugal eventually lost its remaining colonial possessions. Democracy was then restored.

Culture

Prehistoric times through the Roman and Moorish invasion eras form the foundation of Portuguese culture. All have left their mark in the extensive legacy of archaeological relics, which includes the prehistoric cave paintings at Escoural, the Roman town of Conimbriga, the Roman temple in Évora, and the typical Moorish architecture of such southern towns as Olho and Tavira. UNESCO has designated the city centers of Évora, Sintra, Porto, and Angra do Herosmo in the Azores as World Heritage Sites due to preservation efforts.

Language

Portugal speaks three languages: Portuguese, Mirandese, and Portuguese Sign Language. The region that is now Portugal used to speak Celtic and Lusitanian. The Romance language known as Portuguese (Português) gained popularity throughout the world in the 15th and 16th centuries as Portugal established the first and longest-lasting colonial and commercial empire in the modern era (1415–1975).

Geography

Between latitudes 30° and 42° N and longitudes 32° and 6° W, it is located. The Tagus, Portugal's principal river, which originates in Spain and empties into Lisbon's Tagus Estuary before escaping into the Atlantic, divides the country's mainland. The Algarve and the Alentejo regions of the south are characterized by rolling plains, in contrast to the northern landscape, which is mountainous toward the interior with several plateaus indented by river valleys.

FAQs

Q1.What is the official language of Portugal?

Portuguese is the official language of Portugal.

Q2.What is the capital of Portugal?

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.

Q3.What is the currency of Portugal?

Euro is the currency of Portugal.

Q4.What is the climate of Portugal?

Despite having a coastline that faces the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal's climate is very similar to that of the majority of Mediterranean nations.