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Ponta Delgada is the largest city and capital of the Azores, a group of islands that form a região autónoma (autonomous region) of Portugal in the North Atlantic Ocean. The city is located on the southern coast of São Miguel Island.

A mild climate, nearby hot mineral springs, and lush vegetation have made the city an important year-round tourist resort. Its harbor has a breakwater nearly a mile (1.6 kilometers) long and serves as…

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