Portugal is located in southern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Ranked the 6th safest country in the world, Portugal's 96% literacy rate and high-quality Wi-Fi appeal to digital nomads and global employers.
Portugal is approximately the size of Indiana, making it the 18th-largest country in Europe.
Portugal has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and plenty of sunshine. Residents and tourists enjoy urban adventures, mountain hikes, beaches, days in quiet fishing villages, and vineyards.
The Roman and Moorish influences on Portuguese culture left a rich archaeological legacy. Fairs and markets are the highlights of social gatherings, and urban centers offer a variety of entertainment. The Portuguese are renowned for being highly hospitable -- welcoming visitors with great enthusiasm.
The service sector is vital to the Portuguese economy, accounting for over three-fifths of the total output. Chief exports of Portugal's industrialized economy are automobiles, machine tools, textiles, clothing, and wine.
The World Bank classifies Portugal as a high-income economy with the following trade agreements and alliances:
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Portugal celebrates 13 national (public) holidays and multiple observances a year.
The most important fixed date holidays are
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Portugal’s name comes from the word Porto, which means “door to the ocean.”
