Portugal is a land bisected by the rivers flowing from Spain on the east. It is a place that gives you a varied experience ranging from beaches to rugged mountains and from countryside to busy cities. Taking even the overseas territories of Azores and Madeira Islands into account, the total area in square kilometers is found to be slightly lesser than the
The river valleys are a place for agriculture. There are Olive groves and vineyards across the nation including even the coastal regions.
Portuguese are known for their hospitality and the ability to adapt to changes in trade. However, they are known to have a strong will power, which is quite evident from the fact that they still hold onto their traditional occupation of fishing. The population of this nation is found to be around ten million of which four million are spread all around the globe. This fact shows the migratory nature of Portuguese. This pattern in their way of life is not something unusual as it is already known for great sailors and explorers from the past like Vasco da Gamma.