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Prime Minister of Portugal

Imagine being the boss of a whole country! The Prime Minister of Portugal is like the captain of a ship, steering the nation!

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Norman Pearlstine, Vice Chairman, Time Inc., USA, in discussion with António Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal

Norman Pearlstine, Vice Chairman, Time Inc., USA, in discussion with António Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal

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António Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; Prime Minister of Portugal (1995-2002)
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Director-General Roberto Azevêdo meets with the Prime Minister of Portugal, Pedro Passos Coelho, in Lisbon. Photo courtesy of Walter Branco.
António Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal, and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India (2017-01-07)
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President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa 2017-01-07
António Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal, welcoming participants
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António Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal, welcoming participants (34990730212)
Norman Pearlstine, Vice Chairman, Time Inc., USA, in discussion with António Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal (34345552523)
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Key Facts

Location
Southwestern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula.
Capital
Lisbon.
Languages
Portuguese.
Fun Fact
The Prime Minister is the head of government, like the captain of a team!

Where is Portugal?

Portugal is a sunny country in Europe, like a colorful puzzle piece on the edge of the land! It's surrounded by the big, blue Atlantic Ocean on three sides, which is like a giant, watery playground. The weather is usually warm and nice, perfect for playing outside. Imagine a place with beautiful beaches and rolling hills, that's Portugal! It's a country full of amazing sights and sounds.

Who's the Big Boss?

The Prime Minister is the most important person in Portugal's government. They are like the captain of a ship, making sure everything runs smoothly. They talk to other important people called ministers, who are in charge of different things like schools or hospitals.

The Prime Minister also talks to the President and tells them what's happening. It's a big job that needs a lot of thinking and teamwork!

How Do You Become the Boss?

It's not like picking a class president! First, people in Portugal vote for who they want in their parliament, which is like a big meeting place for important decisions. Then, the President, who is another leader, chooses the Prime Minister. Usually, they pick the person who won the most votes. It's important that the Prime Minister has the support of the people to do their job well.

What Does the Prime Minister Do?

The Prime Minister is in charge of making sure the government works together. They help decide what the country needs, like building new roads or making sure everyone has food. They also represent Portugal when talking to leaders of other countries.

It's a very busy job, and the Prime Minister has to be good at listening, making decisions, and working with lots of different people to help their country.

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