Portugal is a semi-presidential republic with Lisbon as capital and the euro as currency
Background
Portugal is a semi-presidential republic. Its capital is Lisbon, its official language is Portuguese and its currency is the euro. It has been an EU member since 1 January 1986 and sends 21 MEPs to the European Parliament. The EU page puts its area at 92 226 km2 and its population at 10 749 635.
Capital:
Lisbon
Currency:
euro (€)
Government:
semi-presidential republic
MEPs:
21
Why it matters for exams: Capital, currency, language and system of government are the first facts asked about any country.
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In plain words
Semi-presidential republic Semi-presidential republic — A system with both a directly elected president and a prime minister answerable to parliament.
MEP Member of the European Parliament — An elected member of the EU's parliament.