Geography

Portugal

Portugal is the western-most country on the European continent. It is part of the Iberian Peninsula, along with Spain, the only country it shares a border with. It has been a member of the European Economic Community (now the European Union) since 1986.

The country is divided into three large regions: Mainland Portugal and the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira. The continent is divided into 18 districts, made up of various municipalities. Each municipality, in turn, is made up of several parish councils.

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Lisbon is Portugal's capital and largest city. The second most important city is Porto, where the country name comes from.

Other important locations include:

Sintra

One of the main tourist attractions, with Parks and Palaces, including Queluz, where King Pedro IV, King of Portugal and first Emperor of Brazil, was born and died.

Coimbra

The largest city in central Portugal. It is known as the “city of students” for its academic traditions and it is home to the oldest Portuguese university.

Funchal

Capital of the Madeira region. It is Cristiano Ronaldo's hometown, the Portuguese international football star.

Ponta Delgada

Economic capital of the Azores region. It is located on S. Miguel, one of the archipelago's nine islands.

Transport in Lisbon

In Lisbon, the main companies in charge of public transport are:

• Carris: bus and tram system.
• Metro de Lisboa: metro in the Greater Lisbon area.
• Fertagus: railway network between the Lisbon area and the South Bank.
• CP - Comboios de Portugal: railway network covering the country. 

Transport in Porto

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No Porto, as principais empresas responsáveis por meios de transporte público são:

• STCP: bus and tram system.
• ValpiBus: bus system.
• Metro do Porto: metro in the Greater Porto area.
• CP - Comboios de Portugal: railway network covering the country.