The Portuguese Republic is a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal has the westernmost point in continental Europe, borders Spain to the north and east, the North Atlantic Ocean to the south and west, and the autonomous Macaronesian archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira to the west and southwest.
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Following the recent general election, Portugal is on track to form another minority administration, indicating growing popular dissatisfaction with established political parties.
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Location |
Westernmost country of mainland Europe, on the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula |
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Borders |
Land border with Spain (north and east), bounded by the North Atlantic Ocean (south and west) |
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Political System |
Unitary semi-presidential republic with a parliamentary democracy |
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Autonomous Regions |
Madeira and Azores archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean |
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Capital City |
Lisbon – one of the oldest cities in Europe, historically a major seaport and center during the Age of Discovery |
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Historical Significance |
Played a major role in global maritime exploration and had colonial links to India through the Portuguese Empire |
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Climate |
Maritime temperate climate: Cool and rainy in the north, warmer and drier in the south |
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Terrain |
Tagus River flows westward, dividing the country North: Mountainous South: Rolling plains |
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Highest Point |
Ponta do Pico (Pico Alto) in the Azores |
Source: The Hindu
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Question Paper Q. Portugal shares its only land border with which country? A. France Answer: C. Spain |
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