Angra

Angra, the capital of the Azores, a seaport at the head of a deep bay on the south coast of the island of Terceira. It is a station for ships between Portugal and Brazil and the East Indies; but the harbour is very much exposed. It is the seat of the bishop; is well built, but dirty; has fine churches, and is strongly fortified. Pop. 11,070, many of them Jews. There is a considerable export of wine, cheese, honey, and flax. Since 1834 it has added to its name the words 'do heroísmo,' for the conduct of its citizens in the struggle against Don Miguel (1830-32).