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The geographical location of Belem Tower

Belem Tower stands on the north bank of the Teye River in Lisbon, Portugal. Located on the seven hills on the north bank of the Ruhe River estuary, it is known as the "city of seven hills". It covers an area of 82.88 square kilometers. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, it is a beautiful coastal city. Lisbon is the political and cultural center of Portugal. The Presidential Palace, the National Assembly of People's Republic of China (PRC), the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Defense, and other important government agencies are all located in the Imperial Square beside the river. The area around the commercial plaza is an ancient palace. Because Lisbon is located in the Mediterranean-South Asia earthquake zone, most cities are low-rise buildings, but since the 20th century, many high-rise buildings have mushroomed. The highest point of this city is St George's Castle. The battlements are towering, the walls are thick and solid, and the statue of Prince St. George stands at the top of the city, retaining the fortress 400 years ago. A large restaurant and an exquisite animal garden were installed in the castle with vines. The Castle of Saint Jorge, known as the Lisbon Open-air Museum, is full of tourists. In addition, there are the Roman Gothic Cathedral built in 1 147 and Saint Vincent's Church in Flora. Augustine Monastery and the Ancestral Temple of Portuguese Royal Family. Kamal church keeps its original appearance. Suburban villas, cottages, vineyards, gardens, parks and woodlands are scattered all over the country, which is a beautiful and colorful southern scenery. Founded in 1290, Lisbon University is one of the oldest universities in Europe. In addition, there are higher technical colleges and music art colleges. The traffic in the city is mainly by car and subway, and there is an international airport 7.2 kilometers away from the city.

There are beaches along the Atlantic coast in the western suburbs, which is a famous tourist area in Portugal. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and the largest seaport city in Portugal, located at the westernmost tip of the European continent. It covers an area of 82 square kilometers. The population is 535,000 (1999). To the north of Lisbon is Mount sintra. Tejo River is the largest river in Portugal, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean through the south of the city. Influenced by the Atlantic warm current, Lisbon has a good climate, with no severe cold in winter and no heat in summer. The average temperature in February is 8℃, and that in July and August is 26℃. Most of the year is sunny, warm and comfortable. Lisbon has been inhabited by human beings since prehistoric times. In 1 147, the first Portuguese king Alfonso I captured Lisbon. From 65438 to 0245, Lisbon became the capital and trade center of the Kingdom of Portugal. BC was founded for Phoenicians. It became the capital of Portugal in the13rd century. 1755, two-thirds of the whole city was destroyed by the earthquake, and the reconstructed new city was in a lattice layout. The city is expanding day by day. When it is prosperous, it is a trade hub between the Atlantic coast of Western Europe and the Mediterranean region, as well as between the East and the West. The strategic location is the Portuguese naval and air force base with international military facilities.