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The first overseas territory is also the Azores Islands in the middle of the North Atlantic. The Azores Islands are composed of nine volcanic islands. The entire archipelago stretches for more than 640 kilometers, with a total area of ??2,344 square kilometers and a total population of about 200,000. Most of the people living on the islands are Azores and Berbers. Viewed from a high altitude, the Azores Islands are like pearls scattered on the Atlantic Ocean, very beautiful. The eastern part of the archipelago is about 1,450 kilometers from the Portuguese mainland. It takes about two and a half hours to fly to the Azores from Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Portuguese navigators first discovered the Azores in the 15th century, and later became a Portuguese colony. It has always been an important historical site on the Atlantic route, and its geographical location is very advantageous.

The Azores Islands are islands formed by the eruption of submarine volcanoes. Therefore, there are many volcanoes here, frequent volcanic earthquakes, and rugged terrain. The archipelago has a Mediterranean climate. There is no severe cold in winter and no deployment in summer. It is open all year round. It is neither cold nor hot, and the excellent climate environment and volcanic hot springs all over the place make it a famous tourist resort in Europe. Each of the nine islands in the archipelago has its own characteristics, and each one can bring unique happiness and surprises to tourists. San Miguel Volcano is one of the largest volcanoes in the area. There are seven large and small lakes in the crater. There are also fertile farmland and towns in the crater. Some European scholars once believed that this was the location of the Atlantean civilization. The scenery here is beautiful and the products are rich. The local residents rely on geothermal heat to make delicious meals, which are very unique. Nowadays, it has become a tourist resort for Europeans to escape the cold in winter and the heat in summer.

The second overseas territory is the Madeira Islands. The Madeira Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean in the northwest corner of the African continent. It is about 1,000 kilometers away from the Portuguese mainland and about 640 kilometers away from the African continent. The Madeira Islands are also a group of volcanic islands with a total area of ??about 800 square kilometers and a total population of 300,000. Europeans discovered this island as early as the 14th century and was occupied by Portugal in 1420. Madeira Islands is known as the Pearl of the Atlantic Ocean and is a famous winter resort.

The island has rugged terrain, many mountain springs and waterfalls, beautiful mountains and clear waters, and spectacular scenery. The island is like spring all year round and has many rare animals and plants. This has always been a favorite tourist resort for Europeans, especially the British. Madeira changed hands several times to Spain and Britain before finally returning to Portuguese hands in 1814. In the 16th century, Portugal introduced grapes to the Madeira Islands. Since then, the winemaking industry here has developed rapidly, and Madeira red wine has become one of the certified wines. Nowadays, it is not only a tourist attraction, but also a NATO anti-submarine base. Its strategic position is very important. The Azores and Madeira are the only two remaining overseas territories of Portugal today. Although they cannot be compared with their heyday, as one of the few developed countries in the world with overseas territories, their strength cannot be underestimated.