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Terceira (tĕrsā`rə), island (1991 pop. 59,248), 153 sq mi (396 sq km), in the N Atlantic, one of the central Azores Azores (əzôrz`, ā`zôrz), Port. Açores [Port.,=hawks], islands (1991 pop. ..... Click the link for more information. , Portugal. The chief town is Angra do Heroísmo, which gives its name to the district. Grains, cattle, and embroidery are exported, and there is a growing tourist trade. There is a NATO air base there. Terceira an island in the N Atlantic, in the Azores: NATO military air base. Pop.: 55 833 (2001). Area: 397 sq. km (153 sq. miles) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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forces and their families on Terceira Island, providing stevedoring and transportation support for the dedicated ship that services the island from Virginia every three weeks. Lajes Field is located on Terceira Island in the Azores, about 850 miles west of Lisbon and 2,200 miles east of Norfolk. The pace of life on Terceira Island, the home of the MTMC Detachment, varies dramatically. |
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