General Information Capital:Lisboa Area:92,391km2 Population:10.7 million (2008 estimate). Electricity:220 volts AC, 50Hz. 110 volts in some areas and 230 DC in parts of the south. Continental two-pin plugs are in use IDD:+351 Emergency number:115 Timezone:GMT(+1 Hr MAR-OCT)
Language Language: Portuguese. English is widely spoken
Government Government: Republic Parliamentary democracy
Traffic Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. Minimum age 18 years (for car-hire 21 years)
Driving License Driving License: International or national license.
National Holidays National holidays: Jan 1 New Year"s Day, Good Friday (variable), Apr 25 Liberty Day, May 1 Labour Day, Corpus Christi (variable), Jun 10 National Day and Camoes Day, Aug 15 Assumption, Oct 5 Republic Day, Nov 1 All Saints" Day, Dec 1 Independence Day, Dec 8 Immaculate Conception, Dec 24/25 Christmas Holidays
Climate Climate: Maritime; temperate; cool and rainy in north, warmer and drier in south
Mobile Network Mobile Network: GSM 900/1800/3G 2100
GPS GPS: 38 46 N, 9 11 W
Shopping Hours Shopping Hours: Generally Mon-Fri: 9.00-13.00 and 15.00-19.00. In December, Sat: 9.00-13.00 and 15.00-19.00. Shopping centres are usually open Mon-Sun:10.00-24.00
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