• Population: 10 million
• Area: 92,390 square km, 92,390 square miles.
• Language(s): Portuguese
• Capital City: Lisbon
• Major Cities: Coimbra, Oporto.
• Local Time: Mainland & Madeira: From 28 Mar 04 to 31 Oct 04 GMT +1 From 31 Oct 04 to 27 Mar 05 GMT Azores: From 28 Mar 04 to 31 Oct 04 GMT From 31 Oct 04 to 26 Mar 05 GMT -1
• Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)

U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Portugal

Avenida das Forças Armadas
The neighborhood of Sete Rios
Tel: 351-21-727-3300
Fax: 351-21-727-2354

Consulate Office
The city of Ponta Delgada on the island of São Miguel
Av. Principe do Monaco, 6-2o
Tel: 351-296-282-216
Fax 351-296-28-72-16

Consular Agency
Funchal on the island of Madeira
On Rua Alfandega
No. 10-2, Room A-B
Tel: 351-291-235-636
Fax 351-291-229-360
Office Hour: Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Portugal is a developed and stable democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.

CRIME: Though Portugal has a relatively low rate of violent crime, petty crime against tourists is on the rise in continental Portugal.

MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical facilities are available in Portugal, but in some cases they may not meet western standards.

Arthropod borne diseases:

• None

Water- or food borne diseases:

• Travellers diarrhoea

Climate: Mediterranean type climate which is tempered by the Atlantic. The coast has mild winters, the north and central areas are much colder. Winter is the wet season throughout the country although autumn rainfall in the north can be heavy. Snow is rare at sea level but more frequent inland and in higher areas in the north. The south is the sunniest, driest and warmest area.

Clothing: Light to mediumweights with rainwear in winter and colder seasons.