Lisbon is the spectacular capital city of Portugal with a population of around 2.7 million people, being the 11th-most populous area in the European Union. It is one of the most vibrant and charismatic cities in Europe. It is a city that easily blends historical heritage with impressive modernism and progressive outlook. It is the only city along the Atlantic coast and Europe's westernmost capital city. Lisbon lies in the western Iberian Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus. The westernmost area, which is known as Cabo da Roca, situated in the Sintra Mountains. Many of the most prominent Portuguese companies have their headquarters in Lisbon, including the largest energy supplier, Energias de Portugal and network provider Portuguese Telecom.
