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Moving around in Portugal - transportation

The total length of railway tracks is more than 2,500 kilometers. As for other European countries, this is rather small. As a result, the railway does not cover all regions of the country. All trains are divided into first and second class. The quality of service in long distance trains is at an average level. The main point of the railway interchange is considered to be Lisbon. There are four separate railway stations on its territory which cover all directions. You can purchase tickets at the ticket office of the station or book in advance via the internet. … Open

Economy roadmap of Portugal

The modern economy of Portugal may well be called highly developed, although all the other countries of the European Union in recent years are afraid of serious reforms that are being conducted in this country. Today, there are only 2 critical problems in Portugal. The first problem is the existence of a huge number of privatized enterprises, and the second is the low level of education. To date, the predominant industries in Portugal are the production of clothing and footwear, the manufacture of pulp and wood products, as well as the processing of metals, petroleum products, and chemicals. The main assets of industrial plants operate in the southern regions. Here you can find steel, chemical-technologies, food, oil refining, and even automobile factories. … Open