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Portugal

Bilateral relationship

Direct contact between New Zealand and Portugal has over recent years focused on Timor Leste, where a considerable amount of warmth has been generated. Both countries have a commitment to supporting the reconstruction and development of Timor Leste and are working together to achieve these aims.

Portugal has been generally supportive of New Zealand's concerns on EU trade access issues. Bilateral trade is small, but evenly balanced. On human rights, environment and oceans issues, there is some policy complimentarity.

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Key facts

Geography/Demographics

Land Area - 92,142 sq km (Portuguese Government)
Population - 10.61 million (2007 estimate)
Capital City  - Lisbon
Language  - Portuguese

Political

Political system - Parliamentary democracy
National government - Centre-left coalition government
National legislature - Unicameral parliament
Last election - September 2009
Next election due - by September 2013
Head of State - President Anibal Cavaco Silva (since 9 March 2006)
Head of Government - Prime Minister Jose Socrates (since 12 March 2005)

Economic (2009)

GDP - Euro 128.3 billion
Real GDP growth - 2.8%
Exports - US$42.5 billion
Imports - US$56.1 billion
Main exports - Transport goods, machinery, clothing, shoes
Current account deficit US$21.1 billion
Inflation - -0.9%
Unemployment - 10.4%
Budget Balance - -9.3% (of GDP)

New Zealand Trade (2009)

NZ Exports (FOB) - NZ$35.9 million
Main exports - Sheepmeat, beef, fish, wool
NZ Imports (CIF) - NZ$20.2 million
Main imports - Cork, electrical machinery, footwear, glassware

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Visits

New Zealand Ministerial Visits to Portugal

Portuguese Ministerial Visits to New Zealand

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Representation

Travel advice

The Safetravel website provides a travel advisory for travellers to Portugal [external link].

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Page last updated: Friday, 20 August 2010 16:09 NZST