Portugal is a country located in southwestern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and Spain to the east and north. Its land area is approximately 92,000 square kilometers, making it one of the smallest countries in Europe. With a population of around 10 million, Portugal is notable for its geographical diversity, ranging from mountains and valleys in the interior to an extensive coastline. It also includes the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores, located in the Atlantic.