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AÇORES ARCHIPELAGO

Group of 9 Portuguese Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean

Motto: "Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos" (Portuguese)
"Rather die free than in peace subjugated"
Anthem: Hino dos Açores
Hymn of the Azores
(Click Title to hear)
Capital: Ponta Delgada (Location of Presidency of the Regional Government)
Angra do Heroismo (Location of Supreme Court)
Ponta Delgada (Location of Legislative Assembly)
Currency: Euro [ € ]
= 100 cents
I.D.D.
Country Code:
00 351
Area: 2,333 km2
(911 mi2)
Population: 243,018
Languages: Portuguese
Religions:
Highest Point: Pico 2,351m
(7,713ft)

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