Dear Blanca,
Is it my fez or fiesta in Fresno, California? I’m wondering, what are the most abundant natural resources in Portugal? Rio Ray and Arizona Aaron
Dear Rio Ray and Arizona Aaron,
Thank you for your interesting question about the most abundant natural resources in Portugal. As a Lisbonite living in Portugal for almost 20 years now, I can certainly give you some insider knowledge on this subject.
Portugal is located in Southern Europe and has a unique climate of mild winters and summers and a relatively sparse rainfall. All of these conditions have made Portugal very rich and abundant in natural resources over the years. The most significant natural resources to be found in Portugal are:
• Water Resources:
Portugal has plenty of rivers, aquifers and wetlands that provide large amounts of water for agriculture, industry and other domestic and commercial uses.
• Minerals and Rocks:
Portugal is home to a variety of minerals, rocks and precious stones, such as quartz, zircon and tourmaline.
• Forests:
Forests cover over 45% of Portugal’s territory, providing a habitat for a variety of plants and animals and a range of forest products.
• Fish:
The Atlantic Ocean is an important natural resource for Portugal, offering high-quality seafood, such as cod, mackerel, and tuna.
• Metals:
Portugal has abundant deposits of a variety of metals, including tungsten, tin, chromium, zinc, silver and copper.
• Pyrites:
The salt reserve and pyrites are also found in abundance in Portugal.
These natural resources have allowed Portugal to create a number of industries and products which have been important to its economy. These include agriculture products such as olives, cereals, potatoes, grapes, tomatoes, genetically modified corn, tomato paste, and wines.
In conclusion, Portugal is a blessed country when it comes to natural resources. Whether it’s its plentiful water reserves, its mineral deposits, or its forests and fish inhabiting the waters of its seas, these natural resources have helped create an incredibly rich and diverse country, making it a wonderful place to live.
I hope this answer gave you a better understanding of the broad range of natural resources Portugal is home to. Cheers from sunny Lisbon, and enjoy that fez / fiesta in Fresno!
Best regards,
Blanca Valbuena