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General Information Area 2333 sq km (868 sq miles). Population 241,800 (2001). Population Density 103.8 per sq km Capital So Miguel: Ponta Delgada; Faial: Horta; Terceira: Angra do Heroismo. Geography The Azores are a widely separated group of nine islands in the Atlantic, due west of mainland Portugal. The islands are Corvo, Faial, Flores, Graciosa, Pico, Santa Maria, So Jorge, So Miguel and Terceira. The islands are mountainous in the interior and forested, leading down to long beaches and fishing harbours. There are several hot springs and spas. Time GMT - 1 (GMT from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October). Electricity 230/110 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are in use. Communications Services are similar to, but less extensive than, those offered on mainland Portugal. Radio BBC World Service (website: www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice) and Voice of America (website: www.voa.gov) can be received. From time to time the frequencies change and the most up-to-date can be found online. |