Located in the south of Europe in the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is the oldest nation-state on the Iberian Peninsula and one of the oldest in Europe. Its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean has influenced many aspects of its culture: salt cods and grilled sardines are national dishes and historic architectural buildings dating as far back as the 1500s are a reminder that Portugal was once a powerful maritime empire.
- The capital of the country is Lisbon
- The currency is Euro
- The current population as of 2020 (World Bank): 10.3 million