What is the capital of Portugal?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and seat of government of Portugal, a country in Southern Europe. Portugal uses the ISO codes PT and PRT, and its international dialling code is +351. The currency in use is the Euro (EUR).
For the full profile of Portugal, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Portugal country page. The country has an estimated population of 10,804,871 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Portugal
- Capital: Lisbon
- Region: Southern Europe
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Calling code: +351
- Flag emoji: 🇵🇹
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Portugal?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
Is Lisbon the largest city in Portugal?
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Lisbon?
Lisbon, like the rest of Portugal, uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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