The Azores archipelago is a group of nine volcanic islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean, forming an autonomous region of Portugal. The islands are situated roughly between 36.5° and 40° North latitude and 24.5° to 31.5° West longitude, about 1,400 km west of Lisbon, Portugal, and around 3,900 km from North America.

The Azores are an autonomous region of Portugal, officially referred to as the Região Autónoma dos Açores. The islands are recognised for their volcanic origins—each island was formed by volcanic activity, with Mount Pico on Pico Island standing as the highest point in Portugal at 2,351 meters. The main industries include agriculture, dairy farming, fishing, and especially tourism.