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Portugal is a coastal nation in southwestern Europe. Its mainland is located on the Iberian Peninsula and borders only Spain, to the east and norvth a total of 1,214 km (754 mi) of borders. Despite this total of km for the border with Spain, Portugal does not recognise the border from the delta of the River Caia to the delta of the River Cuncos since 1801's occupation of the Olivença territory by the Spanish Kingdom. This territory, though under Spanish occupation remains part of Portugal and no border is henceforTh recognised in this area. It is bordered on the west withe a 1,793 km (1,114 mi) coastline along the North Atlantic Ocean. Portugal also controls the Atlantic islands of Azores and Madeira Islands, which are strategic locations along western sea approaches to the Strait of Gibraltar between the Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. In total, the country has an area of 92,090 km² (35,560 sq mi) of which 91,470 km² (35,320 sq mi) is land and 620 m² (240 sq mi) water.

thern Portugal and Porto are cooler and have more rain than the south, particularly on the coast, with winter temperatures hovering around 10-12°C.

Lisbon and the Algarve have milder winters and average around 28°C in the summer, cooled by the Atlantic breeze. Inland is hotter and drier, so head to the coast with the locals.

The Azores’ weather is influenced by the Gulf Stream giving it a mild temperature year-round (17°C in winter and 24°C summer) and perfect conditions for sailing. Madeira has a subtropical climate with winter averaging 18°C and summer 24°C, making it popular all the time

 Its statistics population:10,707924

                                         Currency..!

                                                                                                    PORTUGAL`S OFFICIAL CURRENCY IS TO THE EURO   

      TRADITIONAL FOOD AND CULTURE 

Portuguese cuisine is characterised by rich, filling and full-flavored dishes and is closely related to Mediterranean cuisine. The influence of Portugal's former colonial possessions is also notable, especially in the wide variety of spices used. These spices include piri piri (small, fiery chili peppers) and black pepper, as well as cinnamon, vanillaand saffron. Olive oil is one of the bases of Portuguese cuisine both for cooking and flavouring meals. Garlic is widely used, as are herbs such as coriander and parsley. Breakfast is traditionally just coffee and a bread roll. Lunch, often lasting over an hour is served between noon and 2 o'clock or between 1 and 3 o'clock, and dinner is generally served late, around or after 8 o'clock. There are three main courses, lunch and dinner usually include soup. A common soup is caldo verde with potato, shredded cabbage, and chunks of chouriçosausage. Among fish recipes, bacalhau (cod) dishes are pervasive. The most typical desserts are rice pudding (decorated with cinnamon) and caramel custard, but they also often include a variety of cheeses. The most common varieties are made from sheep or goat's milk, and include the queijo da serra from the region of Serra da Estrela. Many of the country's typical pastries were created by nuns in the 18th century, which they sold as a means of supplementing their incomes. Many of their creations, often with a high content of eggs and sugar in the composition, have related names like barriga de freira (nun's belly), papos de anjo (angel's chests), and toucinho do céu(bacon from heaven). A popular pastry is the pastel de nata, a small custard tart sprinkled with cinnamon

Portugal, as a country with a long history, is home to several ancient architectural structures, as well as typical art, furniture and literary collections mirroring and chronicling the events that shaped the country and its peoples. It has a large number of cultural landmarks ranging from museums to ancient church buildings to medieval castles, which testify its rich national cultural heritage.

DANCE

Each region of Portugal has its own style of dances and songs and the most traditional songs are of a slower rhythm than those in Spain.

Some of the best examples of the regional dances are the vira, chula, corridinho, tirana and fandango, many of which reflect the courting and matrimonial traditions of the area

                                                                           Places of Interest

Porto in Portugal is also a popular travel destination. Tourists must not miss the opportunity to travel Vila Nova de Gaia, the winemaking region of Portugal in Porto and taste different varieties of wine. The coast of Porto is dotted with holiday resorts where tourists can come and enjoy lots of water sport activities during their travel to Portugal. It is also famous for the historic center located at Porto.

Batalha in Portugal is known for its magnificent abbey. It is one of the greatest Gothic masterpieces of Europe and is a world heritage site. Tourists must travel this city in central Portugal, which is also known for its monumental buildings and architectural wonders.

Other important places of interests for travel in the nearby areas of Alcobaca in Portugal are the fishing village and tourist resort at Nazare, Caldas da Rainha and Obidos, the two small towns which you must travel for its glimpse to the medieval history of Portugal.

Map of Portugal..!

Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal, with a population of 564,477. It is the 12th most populous urban area in the European Union, with a population of 2,385,000.

About 2,700,000 or 2,824,000 people live in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area and 3.34 million people live in the broader agglomeration of Lisbon Metropolitan Region (includes cities ranging from Leiria to Setúbal).

It is considered an alpha global city and is the seat of the district of Lisbon and the main city of the Lisbon region. Due to its economic output, standard of living, and market size, the Grande Lisboa (Greater Lisbon) subregion is considered the second most important financial and economic centre in the Iberian Peninsula. The Lisbon region is the wealthiest region in Portugal and it is well above the European Union's GDP per capita average – it produces 37% of the Portuguese GDP. It is also the political centre of the country, as seat of government and residence of the Head of State.