Portugal is a southern European country on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Its location on the Atlantic Ocean has influenced many aspects of its culture: salt cod and grilled sardines are national dishes, the Algarve’s beaches are a major destination and much of the nation’s architecture dates to the 1500s–1800s, when Portugal had a powerful maritime empire. Portugal also have world top rank university and colleges.
Capital and largest city: Lisbon; 38°46′N 9°9′W / 38.767°N 9.150°W
Currency: Euro
Recognised regional languages: Mirandese
Official languages: Portuguese, Miranda do Douro
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