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Centro Region is a region in central Portugal, and its capital is Coimbra. Other important cities inside this region are Aveiro, Viseu, Leiria, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Figueira da Foz, Guarda and Caldas da Rainha.Also includes historic cities such as:Tomar,Abrantes and Pinhel. It is one of seven Regions of Portugal (NUTS II subdivisions). This is one of the regions of Europe, considered by the European Union for statistical and geographical purposes. The region match roughly the boundaries of the older Beira, Portugal (the Beiras): Beira Alta, Baixa and Litoral region) plus the Oeste in former Estremadura and Médio Tejo, in former Ribatejo.

Its population in 2005 totalled 2,376,609 inhabitants, and its area is 28,462 km² (density of 83 inhabitants per square kilometre).

The Centro is a region of diversified landscapes.

The interior is mountainous with some plateaus, dominated by the Serra da Estrela mountain. The region is rich in pine and chestnut forests. The green, rugged landscape of this region is crisscrossed by rivers. Several river valleys at the foot of the mountains have a full bodied charm. The coastal plain has several beaches, like the ones of Mira, Figueira da Foz, Ílhavo, Aveiro, Nazaré, Peniche and São Martinho do Porto. Natural landmarks in this region are the Serra da Estrela mountain range (the highest in mainland Portugal (Portugal Continental)), with it's Serra da Estrela Natural Park, and the Mondego river (Rio Mondego), the longest river located exclusively in Portuguese territory. Other important rivers and tributaries are the: Vouga, Côa, Dão, Tejo(partial) and Zêzere. Lagoons and Lakes: the Aveiro Lagoon (Ria de Aveiro), Pateira (lagoon) de Fermentelos, the Lagoa de Óbidos, Lagoa Comprida and Lagoa de Lorigã. Some coastal beaches: from Ovar on the N. to to Torres Vedras to the S.: Esmoriz, Cortegaça,Furadouro,Torreira,São Jacinto,Barra,Costa Nova,Vagueira,Praia de Mira, Tocha,Quiaios,Buarcos and Figueira,all north of the Mondego river.There are several beaches and pinewoods (pinhais, i.e. Pinhal de Leiria) a.k.a. Pinhal do Rei, south of the Mondego riverSome noted beaches south of Mongedo are:São Pedro de Muel,Vieira,Nazaré,São Martinho do Porto,Foz de Arelho and Praia de Santa Cruz. Also on the coast are the capes Cabo Mondego, in Figueira and Cabo Carvoeiro, in Peniche. Included in Centro region are the Berlengas islands, a small archipelago off the coast of Peniche and Almourol ,a tiny isle with Castle of Almourol(Castelo de Almourol) in the Tagus river(rio Tejo),in Barquinha.