Population: 10,148,259   Capital: Lisbon   Currency: Euro

Languages: Portuguese

More Information on Portugal: Portugal offers a warm mediterranean climate year round with great beaches, a relaxed attitude, and a good nightlife.

Portugal also offers historic castles, forts, and villages as well as rugged coastlines and nature reserves and has a full range of activities.

European countries always require English teachers for business, industry, and because of its world language status.

The average monthly salary is 700 - 1,000 EUR, the average monthly cost of living is 500 - 650 EUR, and vacation time is typically not paid. Accommodations are not provided but health care is with most teaching positions. For more information about teaching in Portugal and becoming an overseas English teacher contact Global Tesol.