PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Of?cially the Portuguese Republic, it is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. Portugal is a founding member of NATO and joined the European Union in 1986. President: Anibal Cavaco Silva Independence: 1974 Capital: Lisbon Currency: Euro Of?cial languages: Portuguese The armed forces have three branches: Navy, Army and Air Force. They serve primarily as a self-defense force whose mission is to protect the territorial integrity of the country and provide humanitarian assistance and security at home and abroad.
Information taken from CIA Factbook.
Portugal
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