Presentation of Portugal : Geography

Country’s official name :

Portugal

Capital:

Lisbon

Population of main cities including suburbs:

Lisbon (2,550,000) ; Porto (1,220,000) ; Vila Nova de Gaia (290,000) ; Amadora (170,000) ; Matosinhos (170,000)

Area:

92,090 km²

Type of Climate :

Average temperatures in Lisbon in January are 8°C and in June 28°C. The best seasons for visiting the country are spring (between April and June) and the end of summer, beginning of autumn (between September and October). However, for bathing, it is better to visit the country during July, August and September, or even October (in the south of Portugal and in Madeira). The summer months are from mid-June to mid-September.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Lisbon

Summer Time Period :

Summer time from March to October

Official Language:

In Portugal, the national language is Portuguese.

Other Languages Spoken:

Spanish, French and English are the foreign languages best known and used in business relations.

Business Language(s):

According to the age of your contact: under 40 the Portuguese person will speak English. If your contact is over 40, he will probably speak French.
Spanish is gaining ground.

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