Algarve - Information about cities and regions in the Algarve for residents and tourists. Portugal Info Net - A guide covering travel, car hire, accommodation, property, sports, entertainment, food and wine, news, weather, maps and classifieds. Also has guides by region. CIA - The World Factbook: Portugal - Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. US Department of State - Portugal - Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports. Virtual Portugal - A searchable guide to the country, covering accommodation, leisure, tourism, business, restaurants and bars, shopping and services. Wikipedia - Portugal - Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the country's history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture.