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Does Spain and Portugal belong to Europe or Africa?

Spain and Portugal both belong to Europe. Portugal is a republican country located in southwest Europe. In addition to the territory of the European continent, the Azores and Madeira Islands in the Atlantic Ocean are also Portuguese territories. Cabo da Roca, west of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is the westernmost point on the European continent. Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, at the junction of Europe and Africa.

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Spain is a highly developed capitalist country, a member of the European Union and NATO, and the fifth largest economy in the Eurozone, with a gross domestic product (GDP) Ranking 6th among European countries and 13th in the world. From the mid-15th century to the end of the 16th century, it became the most powerful country in Europe during the Renaissance and the empire on which the sun never sets with global influence.

Reference materials:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Portugal

Baidu Encyclopedia-Spain