police (Polcia de Segurana Pblica--PSP), is also a paramilitary force responsible for security in urban areas. In 1990 it consisted of 17,000 personnel. A subsection of this police is the, Intervention Police. They could be deployed anywhere in the country. The fiscal guard (Guarda Fiscal), are the border control forces with a staff of 8,500 in 1990. It also investigates tax evasion and financial fraud. Portugal produces most of its electricity. Portugal in 1998 produced 38.581 billion kWh of electricity. In that same year the Portuguese people consumed 36.18 billion kWh of electricity. Portugal also exported 3.7 billion kWh of electricity in 1998. In that same year Portugal imported 4 billion kWh of electricity. Portugal produced its electricity through various sources. In 1998 63.14% of Portugal’s electric production came from fossil fuel, 33.46% came from hydro, and the rest was from other sources.The tourist season begins in spring and lasts through the autumn. In midsummer it is never unbearably hot except in parts of the Algarve and on the mainland plains, and it is especially pleasant along the coast, where a cool breeze springs up in the evening. Winter is mild and frequently rainy, except in Madeira, where winter has long been popular for off-season travelers throughout the country because they have the advantage of reduced hotel rates. In the Algarve, springtime begins in February with a marvelous range of wildflowers. Late September and early October herald Indian summer, which ensures warm sunshine through November. What to visit while you’re in Portugal. Well there are many things to see especially along the coast around Lisbon, and on the well-developed Algarve in the south, there are highly sophisticated resorts, while Lisbon itself has enough diversions to please most city devotees. The Portuguese have existed for more than 900 years. That’s why they have a well developed culture with many influence...
