A Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic, about 1,300 km west of Portugal. Also known as the Azores. It consists of nine islands, including São Miguel, Terceira, and Flores, and numerous reefs. Most of the islands are volcanic and have experienced many earthquakes, including a magnitude 8 earthquake in 1980. Fruit cultivation, including bananas and oranges, is common. It is an important stopover point for air routes, sea routes, and undersea cables connecting Europe and the United States. The capital is Ponta Delgada. 2,247 km2 . 246,772 people (2011). Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information |
ポルトガル西方約1300km,北大西洋上のポルトガル領の諸島。アソーレス諸島とも。サン・ミゲル,テルセイラ,フロレスなど9島と多数の岩礁よりなる。大部分火山島で地震が多く,マグニチュード8の地震もあった(1980年)。バナナ,オレンジなど果樹栽培が行われる。欧米を結ぶ空路・航路・海底電線の中継地として重要。主都ポンタ・デルガーダ。2247km2。24万6772人(2011)。
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