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  2. North Region, Portugal - Wikipedia

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    The North Region (Portuguese: Região do Norte [ʁɨʒiˈɐ̃w du ˈnɔɾtɨ]) or Northern Portugal is the most populous region in Portugal, ahead of Lisbon, and the third most extensive by area. The region has 3,576,205 inhabitants according to the 2017 census, and its area is 21,278 kilometres (13,222 mi) with a density of 173 inhabitants per ...

  3. List of mountains in Portugal - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of the mountains in Portugal, including the mountains with more than 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) of elevation and with, at least, 100 metres (330 ft) of topographic prominence. Mountains and hills occupy most of the territory of Portugal. The highest Portuguese mountain is Mount Pico in the Azores islands, with 2,351 metres (7,713 ft).

  4. Geography of Portugal - Wikipedia

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    Tidal gauges along the Portuguese coast have identified a 1–1.5 millimetres (0.039–0.059 in) rise in sea levels, causing large estuaries and inland deltas in some major rivers to overflow. [3] As a result of its maritime possessions and long coastline, Portugal has an Exclusive Economic Zone of 1,727,408 km 2 (666,956 sq mi).

  5. Portugal fires - live: Fears of new wildfires as blistering ...

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    Portugal weather forecast as wildfires spread to Algarve amid 46C heatwav Tuesday 8 August 2023 23:16 , Andy Gregory Tuesday’s heat in Odemira was expected to reach highs of 36C, with 30C ...

  6. Peneda-Gerês National Park - Wikipedia

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    For the winchat, the area of Mourela is the unique nesting ground in Portugal, while the red-backed shrike and yellowhammer are limited to Castro Laboreiro plateau and northern corners of the park. Also important to highlight is the gold-striped salamander ( Chioglossa lusitanica ) a species endemic to the northwest Iberian peninsula, typically ...

  7. Entre Douro e Minho - Wikipedia

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    Map of Entre Douro e Minho from 1846 Medieval six provinces. Entre Douro e Minho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈẽtɾɨ ˈðoɾu i ˈmiɲu]) is one of the historical provinces of Portugal which encompassed the country's northern Atlantic seaboard between the Douro and Minho rivers. Contemporaries often referred to the province as simply "Minho".

  8. Galicia–North Portugal Euroregion - Wikipedia

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    In the particular case of Galicia and the north of Portugal, their prevalent social ties and cultural resemblance, along with demand for a mutual and strengthened infrastructure and city-based economies, creates a demand for better transport services and connections between neighboring cities like Vigo or Porto, as well as other agreements of a ...

  9. I traveled to 50 of the top countries for tourism and ranked ...

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    Portugal had such a rich mix of landscapes, cultures, and vibes. I spent a few days soaking up the tourist attractions in Lisbon before I made my way to Sintra, which was once a summer getaway for ...