|
|
|
|
Details
The widely-separated Azores, 972 miles (1564 km) directly west of Lisbon, Portugal, includes nine islands (all volcanic in origin).
Colonized by the Portuguese in the mid-15th century, their strategic position near the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is their most valuable asset.
Today the Azores are an important mid-ocean refueling and pit-stop for commercial airlines, cruise ships, international shipping, and private yachts.
Famous for deep sea fishing, local cheeses, red and white wine production, and many varieties of tropical fruit - the islands are becoming a increasingly popular tourist destination.
The Azores' maps and information pages are currently being revised, and will be posted soon.
Facts and Figures  Official Name Azores,
an autonomous region of Portugal since 1439
Administrative Capital Ponta Delgada
Flag here
Languages Portuguese (official)
Official Currency the Euro, details here
Religions Catholic, others
Population 242,000
Land Area 2,355 sq km (893 sq miles)
Landforms The forested islands are volcanic in origin and ringed by long, sandy beaches. The highest point is the Pico Volcano, at (2,351 m)
Contact Us | Privacy Statement Copyrighted by Graphic Maps All rights reserved! All maps, graphics and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever requires written permission.
We make no copyright claim on any statistical data on this page, nor on any non-original graphics, and/or pictures not produced by us. Certain statistical data is gathered from the CIA World Factbook, as well as numerous public domain reference materials.
Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when disseminating information on any worldwide destination. We are not responsible for unintentional data entry errors or omissions. If you would like to submit an addition, change or correction, or suggest a new link, please forward it to our map department and we will give it our immediate attention.
Posters and Prints of Europe
|
|
Maps
Azores Outline Map here
Portugal Map here
Madeira Islands Map here
European Continent here
European Continent at UT
here
Suggested Links Azores.com (all islands) here!
Azores web site here!
Portugal.org here!
Portugal Tourism here!
Climate The warm Atlantic Ocean Gulf Stream produces a temperate maritime climate. Most summer days are sunny and pleasant. Frequent rain falls October through April, but showers are brief.
Africa | Antarctica | Asia | Australia/Oceania Europe | Islands/Oceans | Middle East North America | South America World Atlas |
|
European
Countries
Albania
Andorra
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belgium
Belarus
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
including:
England
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Wales
Vatican City
|
|
 |