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Lisbon
Europe is one of the five inhabited traditional continents of the Earth. Physically and geologically, Europe is the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, west of Asia. Europe is bounded to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, and to the southeast by the waterways adjoining the Mediterranean to and including the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains. On the east, Europe is divided from Asia by the water divide of the Ural Mountains and by the Caspian Sea. Europe is the world's second-smallest continent in terms of area and third-largest continent after Asia and Africa in population.
Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal. It is the seat of the district of Lisbon and capital of Lisbon Region. Lisbon municipality has a population of 564,477, and the Lisbon Metropolitan Area in total has around 2,800,000 inhabitants, the largest urban aglomeration of Portugal. Lisbon Region is the wealthiest region in Portugal and it is well above the European Union's per capita GDP average. Area is 84.8 square kilometers and density is 6,368 per square kilometers.
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 historic centre of Lisbon is built on seven hills, making some of the city's streets too steep for motor vehicles and 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 kilometers.
Lisbon, as the capital city of Portugal, has an economy concentrated on services. Lisbon Metropolitan Area is heavily industrialized, especially the south bank of the Tagus river. Lisbon’s public transport network is extremely far-reaching and reliable and has its Metro as its main artery. the network by almost one third, connecting the airport, and the northern and western districts. Bus, funicular and tram services have been supplied by the Companhia de Carris de Ferro de Lisboa, for over a century.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Lisbon is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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