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Who is the main leader of Portugal?
The current president of Portugal is Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who took office on 9 March 2016….President of Portugal.
| President of the Portuguese Republic | |
|---|---|
| Coat of arms of Portugal | |
| Presidential Standard | |
| Incumbent Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa since 9 March 2016 | |
| Style | Mr President (informal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
Who is the current prime minister of Portugal?
António CostaSince 2015
Portugal/Prime minister
The incumbent Prime Minister of Portugal is António Costa, who took office on 26 November 2015 as the 13th Prime Minister of the Third Portuguese Republic.
Who is Portugal governed by?
President
| Office | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| President | Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa | Social Democratic Party |
| Prime Minister | António Costa | Socialist Party |
How many presidents did Portugal have?
The complete list of presidents of the Portuguese Republic consists of the 20 heads of state in the history of Portugal since the 5 October 1910 revolution that installed a republican regime.
Did Portugal have a dictator?
Salazar was, in effect, the dictator of Portugal, but he preferred a passive public and a limited state where social power remained in the hands of the Church, the army, and the big landowners.
Does Portugal have a king or president?
They have all been acclaimed king of Portugal by their monarchist groups….List of Portuguese monarchs.
| King of Portugal and the Algarves | |
|---|---|
| Last monarch | Manuel II |
| Formation | 25 July 1139 |
| Abolition | 5 October 1910 |
| Residence | Royal residences in Portugal |
What is the capital of Portugal?
Lisbon
Portugal/Capitals
Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal. It is the westernmost large city located in continental Europe, as well as its westernmost capital city and the only one along the Atlantic coast.
Who was Portugal’s dictator?
António de Oliveira Salazar
| His Excellency António de Oliveira Salazar GCTE GCSE GColIH GCIC | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 April 1889 Vimieiro, Santa Comba Dão, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 27 July 1970 (aged 81) Lisbon, Portugal |
| Political party | National Union (from 1930) |
When was Portugal under a dictatorship?
Estado Novo (Portugal)
| Portuguese Republic República Portuguesa | |
|---|---|
| Government | Unitary Salazarist one-party parliamentary republic under an authoritarian dictatorship |
| President | |
| • 1926–1951 | Óscar Carmona |
| • 1951–1958 | Francisco Craveiro Lopes |
What language does Portugal speak?
Portuguese
Portugal/Official languages
Portuguese language, Portuguese Português, Romance language that is spoken in Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese colonial and formerly colonial territories. Galician, spoken in northwestern Spain, is closely related to Portuguese.
What is Portugal famous for?
Portugal is famous for its typical seafood dishes, popular beach destinations, and 16th to 19th century architecture, from when this country was a powerful maritime empire. It’s also known for its soccer legends, fado music, historical cities, and port wine.