Portugal
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Introduction
Capital: Lisbon
Population
Total Population:
10,608,335
Annual growth rate:
0.2%
Density:
116 inhabitant/km²
Urban population:
58.8%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Lisbon (2,550,000); Porto (1,220,000); Vila Nova de Gaia (290,000); Amadora (170,000); Matosinhos (170,000).
Ethnic Origins:
A mix of Celtic and Latin peoples with African and Asian minorities.
Official Language:
In Portugal, the national language is Portuguese.
Other languages spoken:
Spanish, French and English are the foreign languages best known and used in business relations.
Business language:
According to the age of your contact: under 40 the Portuguese person will speak English. If your contact is over 40, he will probably speak French.
Spanish is gaining ground.
Spanish is gaining ground.
Religion:
Catholics: 95%
Literacy rate:
93.8%
Local time:
It is %T:%M %A in LisbonExchange rate on :
National currency: Euro (EUR)Country overview
Type of State:
Official name: the Portuguese Republic.
Portugal is a republic based on a parliamentary democracy. The constitution establishes a "semi-presidential" regime for the country.
Portugal is a republic based on a parliamentary democracy. The constitution establishes a "semi-presidential" regime for the country.
Type of economy:
High-income economy, OECD member.
HDI*:
0,900/1
HDI (world rank):
33rd/177
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone code:
To call from Portugal, dial 00
To call in Portugal, dial +351
To call from Portugal, dial 00
To call in Portugal, dial +351
Internet suffix:
.pt
Computers:
17.2 per 100 inhabitants
Telephone lines:
38.6 per 100 inhabitants
Internet users:
41.7 per 100 inhabitants
Access to electricity:
100% of the population
Foreign trade in figures
| Foreign trade indicators | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Imports of goods (millions USD) | 46,337 | 55,386 | 58,916 | 64,510 | 75,853 |
| Exports of goods (millions USD) | 32,055 | 36,986 | 38,577 | 43,592 | 51,746 |
| Imports of services (millions USD) | 8,293 | 9,746 | 10,456 | 11,758 | 13,950 |
| Exports of services (millions USD) | 12,354 | 14,701 | 15,193 | 17,839 | 23,156 |
Source: World Bank
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