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| Area (sq km): | 91,950 | |
| Population: | 10,524,145 | |
| Nationality: | Portuguese | |
| Local Name: | Portugal | |
| Language: | Portuguese, Mirandese |
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| Time Zone: | GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 euro = 100 cents | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Lisbon | |
| Dialling Code: | +351 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .pt | |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic, Protestant |
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| Climate: | Mediterranean, Maritime |
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| Government: | Parliamentary Democracy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 8.30-15.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Faro(FAO), Lisbon(LIS), Madeira(FNC), Porto(OPO) |
Algarve villa and holiday news archive
Top Algarve golf courses
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Algarve tourism
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