São Miguel

American

[soun mee-gel] / ˈsãʊ̃ miˈgɛl /

noun

the largest island of the Azores. 150,000. 288 sq. mi. (746 sq. km).

São Miguel British

/ sə̃un miˈɣɛl /

noun

an island in the E Azores: the largest of the group. Pop: 131 609 (2001). Area: 854 sq km (333 sq miles)

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“Which island is your family from?” is not an uncommon question, with Terceira, São Jorge and São Miguel as frequent answers.

From Los Angeles Times

An outfitter that arranges adventure outings in São Miguel and Terceira, including whale watching.

From Washington Post

We thoroughly enjoyed our first week on São Miguel, the largest of the nine islands.

From Washington Post

São Miguel Island was more developed than Terceira.

From Washington Post

Sete Cidades is one of three volcanoes on São Miguel, and one of 26 active volcanoes in the Azores.

From Washington Post

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