10 Interesting Facts About Portugal

Article by Residency Solutions - Official Residency partner to KipperTree.

18 09 2023

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1    Portuguese is the mother tongue of more than 236 million people worldwide.

2    Portugal is the oldest nation-state in Europe, maintaining the same defined borders since 1139.

3    The world’s oldest bookstore, founded in 1732, is located in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital.

4    Portugal is the world’s largest mushroom producer, accounting for 70% of global mushroom exports.

5    The University of Coimbra, established in 1290, is one of the oldest universities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

6    The Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon is the second-longest bridge in Europe, stretching 12.3 kilometres.

7    Fado, a genre of Portuguese music, is recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of the World by UNESCO.

8    The Lisbon earthquake in 1755 was one of the most destructive disasters in history, resulting in extensive damage to the city.

9    Portugal is a haven for birdwatchers, with more than 600 bird species calling it home.

10 The McDonald’s outlet in Porto, Portugal is situated in an Art Nouveau building from the 1930s, a testament to the city’s architectural richness.