Portugal (Capital: Lisbon)
The President of India is on an official visit to Portugal.
Political Features:
- Portugal is the westernmost point of Europe and lies on the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula.
- Boundaries: Spain (north and east), North Atlantic Ocean (South and west).
- It includes 2 autonomous regions: the archipelagos of Madeira and Azores, in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Lisbon is one of Europe's oldest cities.
Geographical Features:
- Climate: Maritime temperate; cool and rainy in north, warmer and drier in south.
- Terrain: The west-flowing Tagus River divides the country; the north is mountainous while the south is characterized by rolling plains.
- Highest point: Ponta do Pico (Pico or Pico Alto)