Portugal
Capital: Lisbon
History and Location
Portugal was originally apart of Spain but got its independence in 1640. It is currently located in southwestern Europe. (west of Spain)
Population
Portugal has a population over 10 million!
Official name?
The official name of Portugal is Portuguese Republic.
Random Fact
Portugal is the westernmost country of the European mainland. Caba de roca is in the picture.
Flag
The flag has so much meaning! The red portion represents the Portuguese revolution, the green represents hope, and the blue/white shield represents the king in 1910 (Alfonso I June 30, 1911.
Money
They use to use escudo banknotes (their prior money) but they currently use Euro.
Tourism
People come to the great country of Portugal because of its great attractions! One of them is something called Lagos. Lagos is a mix of old fishing village and modern resort town.
Geography, Government, and European Union!
European union
Portugal was not a founder of the EU, but did join in 1986.
Government Type
There government is republic: parliamentary democracy.
Physical Features
The wonderful physical features of Portugal include: the Tagus River, Rolling Plains, and Iberian peninsula.