Lisbon, Portugal

LISBON, PORTUGAL

Lisbon is one of the world's great historical cities, with characteristic and surprising sights, cultural treasures, and a beautiful setting that is paradise for walkers and photographers. It is a friendly city, welcoming to all visitors. Its climate makes it an ideal year-round destination. Even in winter, when most other European cities are freezing, Lisbon's high temperatures rarely go below 50F. It is the only European capital located so close to sandy beaches, letting it's visitors combine culture with fun by the sea. It's a compact and intimate city, ideal for a short city break or a longer romantic stay, with a lively café culture and a nightlife that is one of the most vibrant in Europe.

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Economic Activites

Economic Activities of Portugal (2011)

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Exports (Total = $51,675,924,491)

Some big exports...

Live Animals/Animal Products $1,463,210,191

Vegetable Products $922,858,062

Animal and Vegetable Fats/Oils $536,675,707

Prepared Foodstuffs $3,479,577,449

Plastic and Rubber Products $3,869,575,340

Articles of Animal such as leather, fur, etc. $118,978,853

Wood, Cork, Straw, etc. $1,820,888,447

Recovered wood, paper, etc. $1,417,893,570

Textiles $5,387,308,474

Pearls, Semi- Precious Gems, Precious Metals & Imitation Jewelry $781,264,786

Machinery, Appliances, Electrical Equipments, etc. $8,076,999,612

Vehicles, Aircraft Vessels, Transport Equipment $7,809,823,836

Arms and Ammunition $53,240,674

Works of Art, Antiques $11.595,519

* Between 2005 and 2011, exports have risen $16,766,786,043. From 2005 to 2008, exports were on the rise. Exports fell from 2008 to 2009, and began to rise again in 2010. 

Imports

Live Animals/Animal Products $3,813,623,563

Vegetable Products $3,229,361,054

Animal and Vegetable Fats/Oils $780,618,085

Prepared Foodstuffs $3,539,815,784

Plastic and Rubber Products $4,313,334,485

Articles of Animal such as leather, fur, etc. $322,591,993

Wood, Cork, Straw, etc. $916,375,845

Recovered wood, paper, etc. $1,189,510,555

Textiles $4,340,283,519

Pearls, Semi- Precious Gems, Precious Metals & Imitation Jewelry $273,021,104

Machinery, Appliances, Electrical Equipments, etc. $9,893,130,155

Vehicles, Aircraft Vessels, Transport Equipment $8,509,216,578

Arms and Ammunition $75,367,431

Works of Art, Antiques $7,182,922

Commodity Prices

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