Portugal

Western Europe, Portugal
Portugal

People from Portugal are called:

Male/General:

Portuguese

Pronunciation:

/ˌpɔːrtʃəˈɡiːz/

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'.

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.

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