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Portugal
Portugal is located in southern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, bordered only by Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. The capital is Lisbon, and the country includes the autonomous island regions of the Azores and Madeira. Portugal has a population of about 10.6 million and is a parliamentary republic.
It is a developed country with a service-based mixed economy, and it was one of the founding members of the eurozone. Portugal has a rich history as a maritime power, and today it is noted for its cultural heritage, Mediterranean climate, and role in the European Union. The nation has undergone significant economic modernization since joining the EU in 1986.
Must-see Attractions in Portugal
Aqualand Algarve
Alcantarilha
Amarante Water Park
Rua do Tâmega
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Centro
Belém Tower (Torre de Belém)
Lisbon
Jerónimos Monastery
Lisbon
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Portugal
| S.No. | UNESCO Place Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores, Terceira Island |
| 2 | Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon, Lisbon |
| 3 | Monastery of Batalha, Batalha |
| 4 | Convent of Christ in Tomar, Tomar |
| 5 | Historic Centre of Évora, Évora |
| 6 | Monastery of Alcobaça, Alcobaça |
| 7 | Cultural Landscape of Sintra, Sintra |
| 8 | Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar, Porto |
| 9 | Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde*, Douro region |
| 10 | Laurisilva of Madeira, Madeira |
| 11 | Historic Centre of Guimarães and Couros Zone, Guimarães |
| 12 | Alto Douro Wine Region, Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Province |
| 13 | Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, Pico Island |
| 14 | Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications, Elvas |
| 15 | University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia, Coimbra |
| 16 | Royal Building of Mafra – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada), Mafra |
| 17 | Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga, Braga |
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