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2006-10-25 14:53:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel Europe (Continental) Portugal

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Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal. It is situated at 38°43' north, 9°8' west, making it the westernmost capital in mainland Europe. It is located in the west of the country, on the Atlantic Ocean coast at the point where the river Tagus flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The city occupies an area of 84.6 km² comprised with 53 parishes currently headed by Mayor Carmona Rodrigues.

According to one of several theories,the origin of its name derived from a Phoenician name 'Allis Ubbo' which means "safe harbor". The Greeks knew Lisbon as Olissipo (name corrupted in vulgar Latin to Olissipona), a name they thought was derived from Ulysses, though this was a folk etymology.

Lisbon is the seat of the district of Lisbon and capital of Lisboa region. The Lisbon region is by far the wealthiest in Portugal. hosts two important European Union agencies namely, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries), is also headquartered in Lisbon.

Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, and is the westernmost country of mainland Europe; bordered by Spain to the north and east and by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south.♥

2006-10-25 15:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 1 0

Lisbon (Portuguese: Lisboa, IPA: [liʒ'boɐ]) is the capital and largest city of Portugal. It is the seat of the district of Lisbon and capital of Lisboa region. Lisbon has a population of 564 477 (2001), and the Lisbon Metropolitan Area has around 2,700,000 inhabitants (2005). Lisbon region is the wealthiest region in Portugal and it is well above the European Union's per capita GDP average.

Lisbon hosts two important European Union agencies namely, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries), is also headquartered in Lisbon.

Lisbon is situated at 38°43' north, 9°8' west, making it the westernmost capital in mainland Europe. It is located in the west of the country, on the Atlantic Ocean coast at the point where the river Tagus flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The city occupies an area of 84.6 km². The city boundaries, unlike those of most major cities, are narrowly defined around the historical city perimeter. This gave rise to the existence of several administratively defined cities around Lisbon, such as Loures, Odivelas, Amadora and Oeiras, which in fact are part of the metropolitan perimeter of Lisbon.

The historic centre of Lisbon is built on seven hills, making some of the city's streets too steep for motor vehicles; the city is served by three funicular services and one elevator. The western side of the city is mainly occupied by the Monsanto Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in Europe with an area close to 10 square kilometres (almost 4 square miles).

2006-10-25 22:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by Linda 4 · 1 0

Lisbon is Europe's second-oldest capital and when home to the world's greatest explorers like Vasco da Gama, Magellan and Prince Henry the Navigator, becoming the first correct world town, the capital of an empire scattering total continents, from South America (Brazil) to Asia (Macao, China; Goa, India) and know you can invest several time to understand that historical town, with hotelbye is where you need to start. Probably the most acknowledged of Lisbon's significant attractions may be the St. George's Castle. That fortress instructions a wonderful place near Alfama on the crown of a hill overlooking the Portuguese capital. This really is certainly one of Lisbon's most widely used tourist destinations. Its impressive battlements, engaging museum, and exciting archaeological site mix to really make the castle a gratifying knowledge for the whole family, and children particularly will love clambering on the strong walls and towers that encircle the grounds.

2016-12-20 14:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Lisbon is situated at 38°43' north, 9°8' west, making it the westernmost capital in mainland Europe. It is located in the west of the country, on the Atlantic Ocean coast at the point where the river Tagus flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The city occupies an area of 84.6 km². The city boundaries, unlike those of most major cities, are narrowly defined around the historical city perimeter. This gave rise to the existence of several administratively defined cities around Lisbon, such as Loures, Odivelas, Amadora and Oeiras, which in fact are part of the metropolitan perimeter of Lisbon.

The historic centre of Lisbon is built on seven hills, making some of the city's streets too steep for motor vehicles; the city is served by three funicular services and one elevator. The western side of the city is mainly occupied by the Monsanto Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in Europe with an area close to 10 square kilometres (almost 4 square miles).

2006-10-25 14:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by DonnyD 3 · 1 0

Lisbon (Portuguese: Lisboa, IPA: [liʒ'boɐ]) is the capital and largest city of Portugal. It is the seat of the district of Lisbon and capital of Lisboa region. Lisbon has a population of 564 477 (2001), and the Lisbon Metropolitan Area has around 2,700,000 inhabitants (2005). Lisbon region is the wealthiest region in Portugal and it is well above the European Union's per capita GDP average.

Lisbon hosts two important European Union agencies namely, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries), is also headquartered in Lisbon.

2006-10-25 15:01:54 · answer #5 · answered by andy14darock 5 · 1 0

Although Lisbon is the capitol of Portugal, it is a little known fact that it is actually located in a small suburb of Valporaiso, Indiana, out near the K-Mart. This makes doing governmental business very difficult for the average Portugalezzian, but I think they planned it that way.

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2006-10-25 16:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by jessbussert 2 · 1 0

Where Is Lisbon

2016-10-01 07:54:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal.

2016-05-21 16:54:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0 0

Lisbon is the capital of portugal. Its on the coast of the atlantic ocean. if you need to know more about portugal ask me!

2006-10-26 09:29:14 · answer #9 · answered by <3Chrisssie 2 · 1 0

Capital of Portugal

2006-10-25 14:54:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

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