The nine islands that make up the Azores Archipelago, are the European Union's remotest outpost, and are spread over 600km2 of ocean. The islands are situated between latitudes 36 - 39 N and Longitudes 25 - 31W.

There are three groups of islands, the eastern group of São Miguel and Santa Maria, the central group of Terceria, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial and the western group of Flores and Corvo.