😭 Portugal is a country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, bordered by Spain to the east and north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. It has a long and influential history, particularly during the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, when Portuguese explorers such as Vasco da Gama helped establish global sea routes and overseas territories. Today, Portugal is a democratic republic and a member of the European Union, known for its rich cultural heri