Corvo Island

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Corvo Island (Portuguese, Ilha do Corvo, lit. Crow Island) is the smallest of and the northernmost of the Azores Islands and the northernmost in Macaronesia, being just 17.45 km2 (6.75 sq mi) in area and having only 400 inhabitants living in a single municipality, Corvo, the smallest in Portugal. Generall, the inhabitants dedicate themselves to fishing, agriculture, or raising cattle.

Related Topics:
Portuguese - Azores Islands - Macaronesia - Corvo - Portugal

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The highest point in Corvo is Mont Grosso, at 770 m (2530 ft). The island was formed by the collapse of a volcano, forming a caldera. Known on the island as "Caldeirão," the caldera is 300 m (980 ft) deep and has a perimeter of 3.7 km (2.3 mi).

Related Topics:
Mont Grosso - Volcano - Caldera

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The geography includes hills with forests to the east and rocky ledges to the west and north. The town itself is located in the southwestern part of the island.

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The island was discovered in 1452 by Diogo Teive.

Related Topics:
1452 - Diogo Teive

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The island has an airport, a fire station, a school, as well as numerous hotels for tourists.

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