Portugal 🇵🇹 is a fascinating country located in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Portuguese Republic, it is home to roughly 10.7 million people and covers an area of about 92,090 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Portugal — its capital Lisbon, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Portugal on the map
Portugal lies in Southern Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 92,090 square kilometres, it ranks 112th in the world by total area.
Portugal has a coastline as well as land borders with Spain — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Lisbon serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Portugal has to offer.
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Population and languages of Portugal
Portugal is home to approximately 10.7 million residents — the 90th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Portugueses.
The main language spoken here is Portuguese. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Portugal rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Portugal
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Portugal is +351. Websites from the country typically use the .pt internet domain.
If Portugal came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Lisbon) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Portugal shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Portugal
- Portugal's flag emoji is 🇵🇹 — its two-letter country code is PT and its three-letter code is PRT.
- Portugal covers 92,090 km², ranking 112th in the world by area.
- With about 10.7 million people, Portugal holds the 90th spot in the world population ranking.
- Portugal is a member state of the United Nations.
- Portugal shares borders with 1 country.
Portugal — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Portugal?
- The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
- What is the population of Portugal?
- Portugal has a population of approximately 10,694,681 people, ranking 90th in the world.
- Where is Portugal located?
- Portugal is located in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Portugal?
- The main language spoken in Portugal is Portuguese.
- What currency is used in Portugal?
- Portugal uses the Euro (EUR).
