Portugal

Where is Portugal?

Portugal is in Southern Europe, Europe, bordering Spain. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Lisbon

Continent

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Population

10,283,822

Land area

92,090 km²

ISO codes

PT / PRT

Languages

Portuguese

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Calling code

+351

Internet domain

.pt

How Portugal compares

Portugal ranks 87th of 194 countries on this site by population and 109th by land area — roughly 0.1% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 14th of 45 by population and 18th by area. It has a coastline. It shares a land border with 1 other country.

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Flag of Portugal: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Portugal flag breaks down as 57.3% red, 35.6% green, 5.2% yellow and 1.9% white.

• 57.3% red
• 35.6% green
• 5.2% yellow
• 1.9% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Portugal's Age of Discovery sent explorers such as Vasco da Gama around Africa to India.
2. Fado music — melancholic songs of fate and longing — is UNESCO intangible heritage.
3. Port wine from the terraced Douro Valley has been exported for centuries.
4. Azulejo ceramic tiles decorate churches, train stations, and homes from north to south.
5. The Carnation Revolution of 1974 overthrew dictatorship with almost no bloodshed.

Bordering countries

• Spain

Portugal: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Portugal?

The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.

What continent is Portugal in?

Portugal is in Europe, specifically the Southern Europe subregion.

What is the population of Portugal?

Portugal has a population of roughly 10,283,822 people, across a land area of 92,090 km².

What language is spoken in Portugal?

The main language of Portugal is Portuguese.

Which countries border Portugal?

Portugal shares a land border with 1 country: Spain.