Portugal Fast Facts
Portugal is the westernmost country in Europe and has only one neighboring country – Spain. The island of Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic also belong to Portugal. Magnificent landscapes, exciting, colorful cities and the wild Atlantic make the country a really great and varied travel destination. See andyeducation.com for education in Portugal. Capital City Lisbon Size 92.212 km² Resident 10.341.330 Official Language Portuguese Currency Euro Time Zone UTC-1/+0 Telephone Area Code +351 Fast facts to know Almost all motorways are subject to tolls, billing is done via electronic payment systems. Portuguese are very hospitable and polite. Smaller shops often close between 1pm and 3pm. At the cheese, meat, bread counters and post office, a number must be taken before queuing. 93% of Portuguese are Catholics. Porto is the second…