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Neighboring Countries of Portugal
Portugal shares land borders with 1 country: Spain (1,224 km).
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Countries bordering Portugal
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Portugal citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Spain |
Madrid | Freedom of movement |
Geography of Portugal
Location
Southwestern Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain
Area
92,090 km² — slightly smaller than Virginia
Terrain
The west-flowing Tagus River divides the country: the north is mountainous toward the interior, while the south is characterized by rolling plains
Climate
Maritime temperate; cool and rainy in north, warmer and drier in south
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Ponta do Pico (Pico or Pico Alto) on Ilha do Pico in the Azores 2,351 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 372 m.
Natural resources
Fish, forests (cork), iron ore, copper, zinc, tin, tungsten, silver, gold, uranium, marble, clay, gypsum, salt, arable land, hydropower
Natural hazards
Azores subject to severe earthquakes volcanism: limited volcanic activity in the Azores Islands; Fayal or Faial (1,043 m) last erupted in 1958; most volcanoes have not erupted in centuries; historically active volcanoes include Agua de Pau, Furnas, Pico, Picos Volcanic System, San Jorge, Sete Cidades, and Terceira
Good to know
Azores and Madeira Islands occupy strategic locations along western sea approaches to Strait of Gibraltar; they are two of the four North Atlantic archipelagos that make up Macaronesia; the others are the Canary Islands (Spain) and Cabo Verde
Neighbours of Portugal's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Andorra
France
GibraltarAlso with 1 neighbour in Europe
Neighboring countries of Ireland
Neighboring countries of Monaco
Neighboring countries of San Marino
Neighboring countries of United Kingdom
Neighboring countries of Vatican City- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Portugal passport holders
- Portugal visa requirements
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).