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The Azores is a group of nine* volcano islands, belonging to Portugal. They are located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America on a parallel with Lisbon at a latitude of 39 43'/36 55' N.

Terceira is the second largest island at the Azores (The tourist island Sãn Miguel is the biggest). Terceira offer strong nature experiences. The landscape is amazing with magnificent views, green fields, volcanic craters, forest areas, caves and a floral splendor

The island has an area of 381.96 km2, its length is 29 km and its maximum width 17.5 km.
People live in small village further the coast. The central area of the island consists of hills, volcanic craters and small lakes.
Angra do heroísm, in the south, is the capital. The town is in the UNESCOs list of World patrimony. Angras architecture, churches, palaces and museum take the visitors back to 1600- and 1700 century. De second largest town is Praia da Vitória, situated at the east coast of the island. One of the islands two sand beaches are situates in Praia. Otherwise it is good opportunities to swim at Terceira, in natural pools. The water is clean and many people swim all around the year. In the water there are also whales and dolphins.

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