National Symbols of Portugal

Last updated on April 17th, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

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Portugal officially named the Portuguese Republic, whose alternative name is Lusitania, is the westernmost point of Europe and lies on the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula, bordered to the west and south by the Atlantic Ocean and in the north and east by Spain, which is the only country to have borders with Portugal. The capital is Lisbon, located in the west of the country. The official language of Portugal is Portuguese, the currency is the Euro, and the national domain is “.pt.” The large majority of the country is Christian Catholic.

Being one of the oldest nations in Europe, Portugal was founded in 868 by Alfonso Henriques, the first king of the country, after the battle of São Mamede. The national hero is Vasco da Gama, conde da Vidigueira, a famous explorer and navigator who commanded the first boats that arrived from Europe to India and established a commercial route.

Portugal’s flag consists of a rectangle divided into two vertical parts, the first green, and the second red; between the two colors, there is a simplified version of the national emblem. The national day is the 10th of June 1580, the death date of the writer Camões. The national anthem is called “A Portuguesa.”

Traditional architecture is unique to the country as it reflects the various cultures and nations that inhabited the territory, including the Lusitanians, Celtiberians, Celtic, Romans, Visigoths, Moors, and many others. Portuguese cuisine is also recognized worldwide, and some of their most famous dishes include bacalhau, an age-dried fish that you can prepare with more than 365 different recipes, and the small but delicious pasteis de nata, a crisp puff pastry filled with an egg custard that might be sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

The national flower of Portugal is lavender, and the national tree is the Cork Oak. The national animal is the Iberian wolf, while the national bird is the famous Barcelos Rooster. Vira is the name of the national dance, and their most famous drink is the Licor de Beirao.

Portuguese cultural heritage is vast, the country is recognized for its guitar music which is also its national instrument, and its most famous writer is Luís De Camões. Portugal’s national sport is football and its most famous airline, TAP Airlines.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Hispania, Portugallia
Official name(s)	Portuguese Republic
Alternative name(s)	Lusitania (official, Latin)
Regional location	Southwestern Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain
Country name etymology	Unknown
Climate	Maritime temperate; cool and rainy in north, warmer and drier in south
Terrain	Mountainous north of the Tagus River, rolling plains in south
Population	10,196,709
National Day	10 Jun 1580
Language(s)	Portuguese
Religion	Christianity Roman Catholicism
Country code	+351
Literacy rate	94.5%
Currency	Euro
Capital city	Lisbon
ISO	PRT
Domain(TLD)	.pt
Ethnicity	Portuguese
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Portuguese
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	92,212 km² (35,603 sq mi
Timezone	UTC (WET) UTC−1 (Atlantic/Azores)
Average elevation	372 m (1,220 ft)
Coastline	1,793 km
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Portugal

Motto of Portugal

No official motto

National animal of Portugal

The National animal of Portugal is Iberian wolf

National flower of Portugal

The National flower of Portugal is Lavender. Botanical name is Lavandula.

National bird of Portugal

The National bird of Portugal is Barcelos Rooster

Rest of the National symbols of Portugal 👇

Neighbouring countries of Portugal

Spain

Portuguese Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Meowing cats catch fewer mice.

Be sure not to owe anything to the rich, and don’t lend anything to the poor.

Don’t leave for tomorrow what you can do today.

Having need of makes the ugly beautiful.

To change one’s habits has a smell of death.

Not much is achieved where everyone gives the orders.

Don’t change horses in midstream.

He buys very dear who begs.

Every one to his trade.

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