Portugal Travel Information

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Located in Southwestern Europe, Portugal has a population of over 10 million with the land area of 91,951 sq km. Portugal’s capital Lisbon has a population of over 2.6 million.
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About Portugal

Portugal is a country in Southwestern Europe and a member of the European Union. Portugal is about the size of Scotland.

Lisbon, the magnificent capital, Porto, Algarve and Coimbra are throbbing cosmopolitan cities with some of the best museums and galleries in Europe.

From the lush greenery of Galicia and Asturias, to the arid villages of Andalucia and the peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the Pyrenees, Portugal is a rural country and the best way to experience it is to get out there and explore.

Facts about Portugal

Location: Western Europe
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last sunday in March to last sunday in October)
Area of Portugal: 91,951 sq km
Portuguese Population: 10.6 Million
Population Density: 289 per sq mile
Portuguese Capital: Lisbon
Major Portuguese Cities: Lisbon, Oporto, Faro, Coimbra & Braga
Bordering Countries : Spain
Government: Parliamentary democracy
Language: Portuguese (official), Mirandese (official - but locally used)
Religion: Roman Catholic 84.5%, other Christian 2.2%, other 0.3%, unknown 9%, none 3.9%
Electricty: 230 volts AC, 50Hz. European plug with two circular metal pins.

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Portuguese News Papers

The press
- Portuguese National Daily News Papers in Portugal
- Portuguese Tabloid News Papers in Portugal
- Lisbon Based Daily News Papers in Portugal
- Magazines Published in Portugal
- Business and Finance News Papers in Portugal

News agencies
- ANSA

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Portuguese Television & Radio

Television
- National Portuguese TV Channel 1 in Portugal
- National Portuguese TV Channel 2 in Portugal
- Portuguese News Television in Portuguese Language
- Commercial TV Stations in Portugal
- Satellite TV Stations in Portugal
- Cable TV Stations in Portugal
- Portuguese Internet TV from Portugal and Abroad

Radio
- Public Portuguese radio stations include flagship Portuguese national networks
- News and business Portuguese Radio Stations
- Pop music and entertainment radio stations in Portugal

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Portugal Useful Links

Time & Date in Portugal
Yellow Pages in Portugal
White Pages for Portugal
Telecom Companies in Portugal
Telephone Directory for Portugal
Post Office for Portugal
Shopping Centres in Portugal
Airports in Portugal
Airlines flying to Portugal
Hotels in Portugal
TV Stations in Portugal
Auction TV in Portugal
Portuguese Television Guide
Portuguese News Televison
Live Portuguese Televisions
Local Internet TV Stations
Portuguese Internet TV Stations
Betting TV Channel in Portugal
Business TV Channels in Portugal
Portuguese Cable Televison
Portuguese Music TV Channels
Sport TV Stations in Portugal

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