Basic Information About Portugal:

Population: The population of Portugal is 10,283,407.

GDP:  $ 280.4 billion (2016)

Climate: Portugal is mainly characterized by a warm temperate, Mediterranean climate with a distinct wet season in winter. During winter, Portugal experiences a similar temperature pattern to the Spanish coastal towns, i.e. average daytime maxima of about 16°C (61°F). 

People: 96.3% Portuguese and 3.7% others.

Religion:  81% of the population of Portugal is Catholic, though only about 19% attend Mass and take the sacraments regularly, while a larger number wish to be baptized, married in a church, and receive Last Rites.

Capital:  Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal.

Language:  Portuguese the official language of Portugal.

Currency:  The currency in Portugal is the euro.

Time Zone: UTC+00:00