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Portugal

Portugal occupies the western Iberian margin and faces the Atlantic. Lisbon lies beside the Tagus estuary, while Porto is associated with the Douro.

Fast Facts

  • Spain is its only land neighbour.
  • The Azores and Madeira are Portuguese Atlantic island regions.
  • Rivers crossing the Iberian interior connect water management with Spain.
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