Portugal
Disclaimer: This information on the situation of homosexuals all over the world may not be completely accurate or up-to-date. The information is gathered on the Internet and in other publications. If you have any additional information, corrections, comments or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me at  <never@heterosexual.com> Updated 99-11-26	Information on the situation for homosexuals in Portugal: Legal In January 1997, instead of lowering the age of consent for homosexuals to the level of heterosexuals at 14, Portugal raised the age of consent for heterosexuals from 14 to 16, thus equalizing the age of consent for all at 16. In the Portuguese government's classification of disabilities, homosexuality is listed as a "handicap of the heterosexual function"! Portugal's first gay pride festival was held in 1997. If you have any further information on the current situation in Portugal, please contact me.    Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female Portugal 16 16 16 To view adult material in Portugal you have to be over 18. Suffrage is 18. Further information on the situation in Portugal can be found at: OPUS GAY Portugal Gay Portugal Gay 2 ILGA Portugal -- Portugal OnLine	Statistics: Republic, Europe Area: 92,391 km² Population: 10.5 mill. Capital: Lisbon Currency: escudo National holiay: Jun. 10 ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s): .pt

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