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Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city (second overall after Reykjavik) and the only one along the Atlantic coast, the others (Reykjavik and Dublin) being on islands. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus.
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Carlos Manuel Félix Moedas (born 10 August 1970) is a...
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SPOT Satellite image of Lisbon on the north bank of the Mar...
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SPOT Satellite image of Lisbon on the north bank of the Mar da Palha (Sea of Straw), right. The Atlantic Ocean is to the left. The history of Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, revolves around its strategic geographical position at the mouth of the Tagus, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. Its spacious and sheltered natural harbour ...
Clockwise from top left: Avenida da Liberdade and Eduardo VII Park, view of Praça do Comércio with Alfama in the background, Lisbon Cathedral, view from São Jorge Castle, Belém Tower and Parque das Nações with Vasco da Gama Bridge
Map of Lisbon. Map of the 24 Freguesias (municipal subdivisions of the Lisbon) which are grouped on the map according to the six main regions of the city. Alfama. This neighbourhood still bears signs of the Moorish presence in the city, with the buildings very close to each other, and very irregular streets.
May 28, 2024 · Located in western Portugal on the estuary of the Tagus (Tejo) River, it is the westernmost capital city in continental Europe and serves as the country’s chief port, largest city, and commercial, political, and tourist center.
The Lisbon metropolitan area, centered in the Portuguese capital city of Lisbon, is the largest population concentration in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 2,821,876, of whom 547,733 (19.4%) live in the city of Lisbon.
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Lisbon is the capital of Portugal situated on seven hills at the wide mouth of the river Tagus where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. Mapcarta, the open map.
