Portugal
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Capital
Lisbon
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Local time
20:01
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Population
10.68 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+351
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Currency
€ EUR (euro)
Portugal
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Capital
Lisbon
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Local time
20:01
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Population
10.68 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+351
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Currency
€ EUR (euro)
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Average Salary
$ 1 513
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Petrol price
€ 1.89 pl
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Precipitation
854mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
92 391 km2
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Protected Area
22%
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Forest Area
35%
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Agricultural area
40%
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Railways
2599km
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Annual air passengers
13.11 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Mediterranean
less than
African
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 94 %
Protestant
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Literacy rates
94.5%
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Languages
Portuguese
Mirandese
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Armed Forces
73 600
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Murders
1 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
12.5 l/person
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Smoking
31.5%
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Diabetes
9.9%
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Tuberculosis
23 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
textiles, clothing, footwear, wood and cork, paper, chemicals, auto-parts manufacturing, base metals, porcelain and ceramics
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Agriculture
grain, potatoes, tomatoes, olives, grapes, sheep, cattle, goats, pigs
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Natural Resources
fish, forests (cork), iron ore, copper, zinc, tin, tungsten, silver, gold
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Energy Import
71%
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Natural Resources
fish, forests (cork), iron ore, copper, zinc, tin, tungsten, silver, gold
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Renewable Energy
30%
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CO2 Emissions
45 053kt
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Ease of Business
29 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
175
What not to do when visiting Portugal
Portugal Don't ask for salt and pepper if they're not already on the table in Portugal. Asking for any kind of seasoning or condiment is to cause aspersions on the cook. The Portuguese are very proud of their cooking.
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Portugal Don't film or photograph military buildings - it's illegal.
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Portugal Don’t forget to dress well, especially in the cities. Society appearance is very important.
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Did you know?
Portugal has the oldest borders in the world, dating from 1139.
Portugal Don’t discuss business in social situations unless invited to do so.
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Portugal Don’t rest your elbows on the table, although your hands should be visible at all times.
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Portugal Don't point on people - it's considered rude.
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Portugal Don’t give wine, flowers in quantity of 13 or white lilies when invited to someone’s home. Gifts are usually opened when received.
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Portugal Don’t place the napkin in your lap - keep it on the left of your plate. When finished eating, move the napkin to the right of your plate.
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Europe Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.
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Europe Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
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Europe Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
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Europe Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
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Europe Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.
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