Portugal is a European nation (population of 10 million), with rich cultural history that dates back over a thousand years. Volunteer Build teams will assist with rebuilding an old carpentry workshop into a multi-home building with 6 apartments for refugees from Congo and Cameroon.
| Population | 10.7 Million |
| Border Countries | Spain, maritime border with Morocco |
| Capital City | Lisbon |
| Currency | Euro |
| Language | Portuguese, Mirandese and Sign Language |
| Religion | Roman Catholic 80.2%, Other Christian 4.6%, Unspecified 15.2% |
| Type of Government | Semi Presidential Republic |
| % living in poverty | The "at risk of poverty" rate was 16.6% in 2023 |
| Life Expectancy | 81.14 years for total population, 78.37 for males and 83.67 for females |
| Infectious Diseases | HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), Malaria (primarily in the Madeira region historically), Dengue fever (in Madeira) |
| Top Killers | Diseases of the circulatory system, particularly heart disease and stroke, followed by cancers and respiratory diseases |
| Literacy | Adult literacy rate (% ages 15 and older) 96.78% |
| Natural Resources | Lithium, copper, tungsten, and tin, along with ornamental stones such as marble and granite |
| Agriculture | Wine, olive oil, fruit, vegetables, cereals, and is a major producer of cork |
| Industry | Agriculture, Tourism, Food & Beverage, Textile, Machinery, Electrical and Eelectronics, Automotive and Shipbuilding |
