Portugal

History

868A county was established, creating an early political base for later state development.

1179Battle of São Mamede was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Portugal deep historical roots.

1139Battle of Ourique was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Portugal deep historical roots.

1143Conference of Zamora was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Portugal deep historical roots.

1179Papal recognition was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Portugal deep historical roots.

1640Restoration was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Portugal deep historical roots.

1822First constitution, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework.

1910Portugal became a republic, replacing the previous constitutional arrangement.

CapitalLisbon

Population10.7M

Area92,212 km2

Currencyeuro

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Short facts

RegionSouthern Europe / Iberian Peninsula

LanguagePortuguese

Time zoneWET (UTC+0)

Drives onRight

Worth seeing

Lisbon: Historic trams, miradouros viewpoints and a vibrant food and fado scene.
Algarve Coast: Golden limestone cliffs, sea caves and long sandy beaches in the south.
Sintra Palaces: Romantic palaces and castles in a UNESCO cultural landscape above Lisbon.

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