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Portugal
Portugal is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, with a long Atlantic coast, the Madeira and Azores archipelagos, and a maritime history that opened the Age of Discovery to Europe.
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Population
- 10.3M
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Continent
- Europe
Every flag, every nation.
A wall of national flags from across the world. Click any flag to read its design history, adoption date, and the symbolism of its colours.
Cities and landmarks worth the trip.
States of the union.
Twenty-eight of the fifty states plus the District of Columbia and the territories — capitals, statehoods, mottoes, populations and flags.
- American Samoa
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- Palmyra Atoll
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- Virginia
- Navassa Island
- Alaska
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- Johnston Atoll
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From the journal.
Long-form writing alongside the encyclopaedia — essays and notes for curious travellers.
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The 10 Largest Cities in Slovenia: A Complete Guide
Discover the 10 largest cities in Slovenia, from Ljubljana and Maribor to Ptuj and Kamnik, with 2025 population figur…
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Soomaa National Park: The Solo Traveller’s Guide to Estonia’s Five-Season Wilderness
Soomaa National Park in south-western Estonia is one of Europe's most underrated wilderness destinations and one of t…
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Flag of Belarus
The flag of Belarus is a bold red and green banner featuring a traditional white-and-red ornamental pattern that refl…
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Largest Islands In Sweden
Sweden’s six largest islands are Gotland, Öland, Orust, Hisingen, Värmdö, and Tjörn. The first two dominate the Balti…
