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• ...nine volcanic islands make up the Azore Islands that are situated some 1500 km away from Lisbon, being almost half way between Portugal and New York?
• ...some characteristic features of Lisbon are the “azulejos” which are painted tiles covering the outside of the houses, their unique music, called “fado” and the tram number 28 that transports people through the whole city?
• ...the most famous Portuguese soup is the emerald colour “caldo verde” that is made of cabbages and potatoes, and is served with sausages?
• ...Portuguese people in general have a sweet tooth, and they have more than 200 different types of cakes and biscuits?

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