Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic
Portugal combines a directly elected president with a prime minister accountable to parliament, a system known as semi-presidential government.
18 Districts + 2 Autonomous Regions
Mainland Portugal is divided into 18 districts, with the Azores and Madeira holding autonomous regional status.
Unicameral Assembly of the Republic
Portugal’s legislature, the Assembly of the Republic, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
Two-Round Presidential Elections
Portugal’s legislature, the Assembly of the Republic, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.