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Law
The Portuguese legal system is part of the civil law legal system, also called the continental family legal system. Until the end of the 19th century, French law was the main influence. Since then the major influence has been German law.
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Religion

Portuguese society is overwhelmingly Roman Catholic. 84% of the population are nominally Roman Catholic, but only about 19% attend mass and take the sacraments regularly. A larger number wish to be baptized, married in the church, and receive last rites.
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Culture
Portugal has developed a specific culture while being influenced by various civilizations that have crossed the Mediterranean and the European continent, or were introduced when it played an active role during the Age of Discovery.
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Cuisine
Portuguese cuisine is diverse. The Portuguese love dry cod (bacalhau in Portuguese), for which there are hundreds of recipes. There are more than enough bacalhau dishes for each day of the year.
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Capital
(and largest city)		 Lisbon
38°46′N, 9°11′W
Official languages Portuguese
Recognised regional languages Mirandese
Demonym Portuguese
Government Parliamentary republic
- President Aníbal Cavaco Silva
- Prime Minister José Sócrates
Formation June 24, 1128
- Founding of the First County of Portugal 868
- Battle of São Mamede June 24, 1128
- Kingdom 25 July 1139
- Recognized 5 October 1143
- Republic 5 October 1910
- Carnation Revolution 25 April 1974
EU accession 1 January 1986
Area
- Total 92,345 km² (110th)
35,580 sq mi
- Water (%) 0.5
Population
- July 2007 estimate 10,848,692 (75th)
- 2001 census 10,148,259
- Density 114/km² (87th)
295/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2006 estimate
- Total $229.881 billion (40th)
- Per capita $23,464 (2007) (34th)
HDI (2005) ▼ 0.897 (high) (29th)
Currency Euro (€) (EUR)
Time zone WET
- Summer (DST) WEST (UTC0)
Internet TLD .pt
Calling code +351