The Azores Islands The Azores are a chain of Portuguese islands formed from volcanic activity, located right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, between Europe and North America. There are nine islands; Santa Maria, Sao Miguel, Terceria, Graciosa, Sao Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores, and Corvo. These nine islands have a total surface area of 2,333 km. The highest point of the entire island can be found on Pico at 2,351 ft. These nine islands have a combined total population of 237,795. The Azores is a chain of beautiful Portuguese tropical islands filled with different kinds of agriculture, landmarks, and unique landscapes. (colliers encyclopedia p257) Santa Marie boasts the Azores with the most extravagant beaches of all the islands. All of the sand here is black, from the volcanic activity the islands have experienced in the past. The Azo....

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