Portugal

Portugal, officially Portuguese Republic, is a country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It borders only Spain to the north and east, while having a long Atlantic coastline to the west and south. The capital is Lisbon, known for its colorful architecture and cobblestone streets. Portugal is famous for its history of maritime explorations, having had a vast colonial empire that extended into Africa, Asia, Oceania, and South America. The country has a rich cultural heritage, with influences reflecting its maritime and colonial past. Portugal is known for its wine, particularly Port, its delicious cuisine, traditional music like Fado, and its beautiful beaches and landscapes. It is a member of the European Union and the euro area. The Portuguese economy is diversified, with key sectors including tourism, agriculture, fishing, and industry. Population of Portugal from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 10.3 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 10.28 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 10.26 million inhabitants. Capital (Lisbon): Population in 2020: About 506,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Lisbon (Lisboa): ~506,000 Porto: ~214,000 Vila Nova de Gaia: ~302,000 Amadora: ~175,000 Braga: ~143,000 Funchal: ~111,000 Coimbra: ~105,000 Setúbal: ~118,000 Almada: ~174,000 Agualva-Cacém: ~101,000 Portugal is divided into 18 districts and 2 autonomous regions (Azores and Madeira). GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 221 billion Euros. 2019: About 237 billion Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About -0.4% of GDP. 2019: About -0.1% of GDP. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 122%. 2019: About 117%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 7.0%. 2019: About 6.5%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)