Azoreans
The Azoreans are the inhabitants of the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago located in the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately 1,500 kilometers west of Lisbon. The Azores consist of nine volcanic islands divided into three groups: the Eastern Group (São Miguel, Santa Maria), the Central Group (Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico), and the Western Group (Faial, Flores, Corvo). The population of the Azores is estimated at around 250,000 people, with the majority living on São Miguel and Terceira.
The Azorean people have a distinct cultural identity shaped by their isolation, volcanic landscape, and historical
Historically, the Azores were settled by Portuguese colonists beginning in the 15th century, with early inhabitants
Today, the Azorean economy is diverse, with key industries including tourism, agriculture (particularly horticulture and livestock),
The Azoreans take pride in their regional identity, which is reflected in local customs, cuisine (such as