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Two Worlds United students visit Portugal each year for Summer, Semester and Year Programs.
Students on Two Worlds United programs should become familiar with their host country prior to departure for the program.
Map reference:
Coordinates:
39 ° 30′ N, 8 ° 00′ W
Location:
Portugal is located South-West of Spain and Europe, and on the Iberia Peninsula. Portugal Borders the Atlantic ocean on western and southern coast. Portugal is North of Morocco, North Africa.
Area:
Total Area of Portugal : 89,456 km2
Land Area of Portugal (including Azores and Madeira): 88,951 km2
Water territory: 400 km2
Borders:
Portugal Borders Spain: 1,100 km
Coastline:
1,621 km
Climate:
Maritime temperate – cool and rainy in North, warmer and drier in South
Terrain:
Mountainous – north of Tagus (Tejo) River
Rolling plains – mid south
Flats – south
Elevation:
Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean – 0 meters
Highest point: Pico Alto on Pico Island, Azores – 2,351 meters
Portugal’s Natural resources:
Fish, cork, iron ore, copper, zinc, tin, tungsten, silver, gold, uranium, marble, clay, gypsum, salt, arable land, hydropower
Land use:
Arable land: 20.5 %
Permanent crops: 6.5%
Irrigated land: 5,990 square meters
Natural hazards:
Severe earthquakes in the Azores Islands
Environmental current issues:
Severe fires in 03/04/05 decimated the land, caused soil erosion, and air pollution by industrial and vehicle emissions.
Two Worlds United provides both a pre-departure orientation and arrival orientations for participants; further details will be included with each student’s Two Worlds United admission package.
Participants are required to obtain and provide proof of adequate health insurance; obtain all appropriate travel documents (visa, passport, etc.); and read all materials provided by the Two Worlds United office (including email, admission package, and Student Handbook.