10 Facts About Portugal
1. It's the oldest country in all of Europe.
2. The world's oldest operating bookstore, Bertrand, is in Lisbon.
3. Portugal started the first global empire.
4. Love wine? Portugal is home to the world's largest cork tree forest.
5. The rooster is the national symbol of Portugal.
6. If you're into surfing, you'll find the biggest waves in Nazaré, some towering over 115 feet!
7. Europe's westernmost point, Cabo da Roca, is in Portugal.
8. Portugal is known as the "Country of Tiles" (or azulejo), and these glazed blue ceramic tiles decorate the streets, buildings, and monuments of Portuguese cities.
9. Over 250 million people worldwide speak Portuguese.
10. And don't leave without trying their famous custard tarts, the pastéis de nata!
