Country Information
| Sovereign State | Yes |
| Country Codes | PT, PRT, 620 |
| Official Name | Portuguese Republic |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capital | Lisbon |
| Government Type | Semi-presidential Republic |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling Code | +351 |
| Member Of | United Nations, European Union, NATO, Community of Portuguese Language Countries, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development |
| Population | Approximately 10.3 million |
| Total Area | 92,212 km² |
| Highest Point | Mount Pico on the Azores (2,351 meters, 7,713 feet) |
| Lowest Point | Atlantic Ocean (0 meters, 0 feet) |
| GDP Per Capita | USD 23,024 |
| Life Expectancy | 81 years |
| Internet TLD | .pt |
Portugal National Anthem
A Portuguesa (The Portuguese)
Heroes of the sea, noble race,
Valiant and immortal nation,
Now is the hour to raise up on high once more
Portugal’s splendour.
Flags of Neighboring Countries
History of the Portugal Flag
The national flag of Portugal was officially adopted on June 30, 1911, shortly after the establishment of the First Portuguese Republic in 1910. The flag marked a significant departure from the traditional royal standards and symbols that had been used throughout the monarchy.
The flag features a complex design with a field unevenly divided into green at the hoist and red at the fly. The green color is believed to symbolize hope for the future, while the red represents the blood of those who died serving the nation. At the boundary between the colors, the national coat of arms is placed, consisting of a shield with five small blue shields and seven castles, all within a red border featuring small yellow seven-castle towers.
The central shield is the traditional Portuguese shield, a symbol that has been used since the 12th century. The five small blue shields within it are said to represent the five Moorish kings defeated by the first King of Portugal, Afonso I, while the dots inside the shields represent the Miracle of Ourique, where divine intervention is said to have led to a Portuguese victory. The red border with the castles symbolizes the extension of Portugal’s territory to include the Algarve. Above the shield is a navigational device, the Armillary Sphere, a symbol of Portugal’s Age of Discoveries.
The adoption of this flag represented a new era in Portuguese history, reflecting the revolutionary change from monarchy to republic. The flag is a symbol of the country’s rich history, its maritime heritage, and its national identity. It is a source of pride for the Portuguese people, representing their resilience, history, and hopes for the future. The flag is prominently displayed in public buildings, at national events, and during international contexts, symbolizing the unity and sovereignty of Portugal.