What Are People From Portugal Called?

Name: Portugal
Address: Western Europe, Portugal

Western Europe, Portugal

Portugal

People from Portugal are called:

People from Portugal are called Portuguese.

Demonym:

Portuguese

Pronunciation:

/ˌpɔːrtʃəˈɡiːz/

About Portugal

Capital city: Lisbon.
EU member since 1986, Euro area member since 1999.
Atlantic maritime nation known for exploration and discovery.
Famous for port wine, fado music, and beautiful coastline.

Quick Facts

Population:: 10,467,366 (2024 est.)
Country:: Portugal
Region:: Western Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Portus Cale', the ancient name for Porto, meaning 'port of Cale'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Spain

east of Portugal

People are called:

Spanish

France

northeast of Portugal

People are called:

French

Quick Facts

Population:: 10,467,366 (2024 est.)
Country:: Portugal
Region:: Western Europe

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