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Portugal: capital, population, borders and facts
Portugal is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Lisbon. Roughly 10 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Portugal shares a land border with 1 country: Spain. Its coast touches the Atlantic Ocean. The national flag uses green and red.
| Capital city | Lisbon |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 10 million |
| Land neighbours | 1: Spain |
| Seas and oceans | Atlantic Ocean |
| Flag colours | green, red |
Outline of Portugal
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Portugal?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
What is the population of Portugal?
Portugal has roughly 10 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Portugal?
Portugal borders Spain.
Is Portugal landlocked?
No, Portugal is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Portugal
In Portugal, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Portugal travel basics page.
Put what you know about Portugal to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Portugal is Lisbon. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Portugal flag uses green and red. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Portugal has 1 land neighbour. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 10 million people, Portugal is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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