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According to allcitypopulation, the population of Portugal is estimated to be approximately 10.3 million people. The population is mostly concentrated in the coastal region and the urban areas of the country. The population is ethnically diverse, with a mix of native Iberian, Mediterranean, and northern European peoples. The majority of the population identifies as Portuguese, followed by Brazilian, African-born Portuguese, and other minority groups. In terms of religion, Roman Catholicism is the dominant faith in Portugal, with an estimated 81% of the population identifying as Roman Catholic. Other religious groups include Protestantism (7%), other Christian denominations (2%), Islam (1%), Judaism (0.1%), and other faiths (3%). In terms of language, Portuguese is the official language spoken by over 95% of the population. English proficiency among adults in Portugal is increasing due to increased contact with foreign tourists and businesses from English-speaking countries such as the United States and United Kingdom. Other languages spoken in Portugal include Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Chinese among many others. Portugal has a very young population due to migration and birth rates; 33% of its total population are aged under 25 years old while only 11% are aged 65 or over. A large percentage of young people seek employment abroad due to a lack of job opportunities within Portugal itself; this has resulted in a shrinking working-age population which contributes to an aging overall demographic that may lead to economic problems down the line if not addressed properly through policy initiatives or other measures such as encouraging immigration or higher birth rates among native Portuguese citizens. See iamhigher for Portugal Population and Language.

Portugal Political System, Famous People, Animals and Plants

Portugal: political system According to COMPUTERMINUS.COM, Portugal is a parliamentary republic. The constitution came into force in 1976 and was last amended in 1997. The one-chamber parliament (Assembléia da República) with 230 members is elected every four years. The president is directly elected every five years; re-election is possible once. He appoints the Prime Minister,… Read More »

How to get to Azores, Portugal

Overview The Azores are an archipelago consisting of nine widely scattered islands in the middle of the Atlantic, which have remained almost completely untouched for more than 500 years due to their isolation. Because of their volcanic origin, the islands are dotted with deep craters, some filled with shimmering lakes, others overgrown by lush vegetation.… Read More »

How to get to Portugal

Overview Portugal is a country in Europe according to ethnicityology. Although Portugal is somewhat overshadowed by its eastern neighbor Spain in terms of popularity, it is – perhaps for that very reason – an unused tourist gem. Traditional villages and dynamic cities are just as typical of the former seafaring nation as the numerous historical… Read More »

Sights of Portugal

According to Ethnicityology, Lisbon lies at the confluence of the Tagus River into the Atlantic Ocean. The hilly terrain that stretches around Lisbon creates unique landscapes. There are many observation platforms in the city, from where a magnificent view of the bay opens. The city has its own unique feature – throughout its territory there… Read More »

Portugal History – The Contemporary Age

Charles I himself was assassinated and his successor, Emanuele II, was deposed in 1910 by a revolution that proclaimed a republic. A provisional government, led by JFT Braga, enacted a series of anticlerical measures and prepared the election of a constituent assembly; the latter gave the Portugal a new fundamental charter and elected M. de… Read More »