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People of Portugal Nationality: Noun and adjective--Portuguese (singular and plural). Population (2002): 10.2 million. Population density: 106 per sq. km. (275 per sq. mi.). Annual growth rate (2003 est.): 0.17%. Ethnic groups: Homogeneous Mediterranean stock with small black African and Eastern European minorities. Religion: Roman Catholic, 97%. Language: Portuguese. Education: Years compulsory--9. Literacy (2003 est.)--93%. Health (2003 est.): Birth rate--11.45/1,000. Death rate--10.21/1,000. Infant mortality rate--5.73/1,000. Life expectancy--76 years. Work force (5.1 million): Government and services--60%; industry--30%; agriculture--10%.
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Portugal Geography
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Portugal History
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