Portugal

Flag Description Two vertical bands of green (hoist side, two-fifths) and red (three-fifths) with the Portuguese coat of arms centered on the dividing line. Currency The Euro. (€) This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.64 euros. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Southwestern Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain. Climate Maritime temperate; cool and rainy in north, warmer and drier in south. Terrain Mountainous north of the Tagus River, rolling plains in south. Elevation Extremes Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m ... Highest point: Ponta do Pico (Pico or Pico Alto) on Ilha do Pico in the Azores 2,351 m

Nature & Science News

'Effective chemicals may be lost' - It is claimed tighter rules on pesticide use in Europe could lead to reduced yields and increases in food costs.

Wildlife populations 'plummeting' - Between a quarter and a third of the world's wildlife has been lost since 1970, says the Living Planet Index.

Small biomass option concern - Small-scale biomass power plants can have bigger enviro-impacts than other renewables, a study says.

Asbestos cancer chemo doubts - Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers.

Evolution rolls on for Mars rover - The wheels continue to turn on Europe's billion-euro project to put a robotic rover on the Red Planet's surface.

Mars probe set for risky descent - Scientists prepare for "seven minutes of terror" as the Phoenix spacecraft attempts to land on the surface.

Portugal

This is a map of Portugal. The map illustrates the location of Lisbon and its proximity to Aveiro, Barreiro, Faro, and the North Atlantic Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Spain

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