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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.
Land Area - 92,142 sq km (Portuguese Government) Population - 10.61 million (June 2006 estimate) - Capital City - Lisbon - Language - Portuguese
Political system - Parliamentary democracy - National government - Centre-left coalition government - National legislature - Unicameral parliament - Last election - February 2005 - Next election due - February 2009 - Head of State - President Anibal Cavaco Silva (since 9 March 2006) - Head of Government - Prime Minister Jose Socrates (since 12 March 2005)
GDP - Euro 147 billion - Real GDP growth - 0.3% - Exports - US$38.1 billion - Imports - US$59.0 billion - Main exports - Transport goods (17.1%) Machinery (16.8%) Clothing (11.1%) Shoes (5.3%) - Current account balance - US$17.1 billion - Inflation - 2.3% - Unemployment - 6.2%
New Zealand Trade (to year ended December 2007) - NZ Exports (FOB) - NZ$30.1 million - NZ Imports (CIF) - NZ$24.2 million
The Safetravel website provides a travel advisory for travellers to Portugal [external link].
