The currency in Portugal is the euro, which makes it a very worry-free destination for many other Europeans to visit when it comes to money matters (it is the currency of 13 European countries, used by 315 million people).
What do the colors of the flag mean? What do the colors of the flag mean? According to custom and tradition, white signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Ask the Flag Expert a Question. View more flag questions.
That meaning, however, has evolved over time. The symbolism of the colors of the flag, as decided in 1821, were green to represent independence from Spain, white for the purity of the Catholic faith, and red for the union between Europe and the Americas.