State: Republica Portuguesa

Head of State:

Currency:  EURO

Location: West of Spain at the North Atlantic Coast

Area:   92,390 sq. km

Temperature:   w 10, s 27°C

Capital:  Lisbon
Population:  10.1  mio

People: 90% Southern Europeans, 1% Africans

Religion: Catholics 95%
Language:  Portugese

GDP:  US$181  billion  

GNP per capita:  US$ 18,000

Annual growth: 0.5%

Inflation:   3%
Major industries:  chemicals, fish, textile, tourism, wine

Major trading partners:  EU 80%, USA 5%

Health risks: Good health care
Time:  GMT + 1

Electricity:  220-240V
Weights & measures:  Metric

Road traffic:  right  side

Public transport:  Good