GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Azores
The Azores are a Portuguese autonomous-region archipelago in the North Atlantic, well west of mainland Portugal.
Fast Facts
- The nine main islands form western, central and eastern groups.
- Ponta Delgada, Horta and Angra do Heroísmo host different regional governmental institutions.
- Lajes airfield is on Terceira.
Connected lessons
- AzoresMap, explanation and practice
- Atlantic position and political associationGuided exploration
- Atlantic islands and submarine cablesGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Madeira ArchipelagoRelated places
- Canary IslandsRelated places