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São Miguel, the largest island in the archipelago of the Azores, has a land area of 759.41 km2; its length is 65 km and its maximum width is 16 km. The island is composed of two volcanic massifs separated by a central ridge of a lower altitude. The highest point, called Pico da Vara, with an altitude of 1,080 metres, is situated in the eastern massif. The large craters of Sete Cidades, Fogo and Furnas contain wonderful lakes of crystal-clear water. The island is situated at 250º 30' West longitude and 370º 50' North latitude.
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