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Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, and is also the largest city in the country. Lisbon covers almost 33 square kilometers and is home to about 564,477 people. Lisbon is considered as a financial center because of its rapid economic growth. The city is considered the richest city in Portugal, which is clearly seen in the fact Lisbon ago that only 37 percent of the total GDP of Portugal. As the nation's capital for all politicians also have interior houses in Lisbon, which makes is a political city. Lisbon is considered a large market for various types of enterprises.
Lisbon lies on the west side of the country, largely in the Atlantic Ocean. Weather conditions are one of the mildest in Europe. Almost throughout the year the city hosts the beautiful sun. The summer season is very hot and something warm as the temperature fluctuates between 25 and 30 degrees. In addition the winter is cold with heavy rains throughout the season, the temperature varies between 8 and 15 degrees in winter. In Lisbon average receives about 750 mm of rain. The majority city gets its rainy season from October to May.
Lisbon is culturally very rich in architecture and beautiful site that has become one of the main destination for tourists. Classical structure of buildings as well as modern, can be seen all of Lisbon. These museums are also beautiful views of great importance. The National Museum of Ancient Art is considered the largest museum in Portugal. Also the museum (Lisbon Oceanarium) is the second largest museum in the world.
In the field of sports, football is the main sport in Portugal, so there are two clubs Lisbon, alleging that compete in the top division. One of them is named as "Benfica" and the other is "Sporting Lisbon". Both clubs have a rich history and are regarded as dogs in Portuguese football. Benfica have also competed several times in the UEFA Champions League, while Sporting has produced some of the largest football talent including legend Luis Figo and his final product has become the world's most expensive footballer, recently signed by the club Spanish Real Madrid, Manchester United's Christiano Ronaldo. The basketball and handball can also be seen regularly in the streets of Lisbon.
In the education sector Lisbon is not behind other cities in Portugal. As the city has many schools, including primary schools, secondary schools etc. Lisbon city is also home to some major universities in Portugal. Among these universities ", University of Lisbon" is sometimes known as the classical University of Lisbon in the University was established in 1911 and is the oldest university in Lisbon.
Economic Lisbon region is considered the economy stronger and richer in Portugal. As the statistics only say that Lisbon has a contribution of about 45 percent of the country's total GDP.
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