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Portugal is situated on the most south-western point of the European continent, which much influences on geography of the country. This state shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain, comprising the 15 per cent of its territory. The total area of Portugal is 89, 261 square km, but the mainland is not the only area of the national authority. In particular, the country of Portugal also includes the Azores and Madeira archipelagos, which are located in the Atlantic Ocean. To be detailed, the Azores are 1500 km away from Lisbon and are represented with nine small islands, divided into three groups: western, central and eastern arches. 1000 km away from the continent Madeira archipelago counts three major islands – Madeira, Porto Santo and the Desertas; they are accompanied by lots of uninhabited small isles. The southern coast of the country is washed by the Strait of Gibraltar.