Faial Island (also known in English as Fayal) is a The Republic of Portugal () and Madeira (including the Savage Islands). A citizen of Portugal is usually identified in English by the noun and adjective , a mixed Greek and Roman name meaning Beautiful Port. In the early first millennium BC, several waves of Celts invaded Portugal from Central Europe and intermarried... Portuguese A small island in the Adriatic sea An island is any piece of land smaller than a continent and larger than a rock, that is completely surrounded by water. Very small islands are called islets. Although seldom adhered to, it is also proper to call an emergent land feature on... island of the Central group (Grupo Central) of the Portuguese) are an archipelago of Portuguese islands situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, about 1,500 km from Lisbon and about 3,900 km from the east coast of North America. The nine Azorean Islands extend for more than 600 km, and are guided in the northwest - Southeastern... Azores. Its area is 173 km² it is located 28.7 W in latitude and 38.6 N in longitude. The nearest island is Pico () and just 7 km west of Faial (Ilha do Faial). It is 42 km long, has a maximum width of 15 km and an area of 447 km² making the second largest of the Azores islands. The main settlements are the capital Madalena, São Roque do Pico and... Pico Island to the east.

The island is also known as Ilha Azul, the "Blue Island", due to the large quantity of Species cultivars include: Blue Bonnet Blue Wave Bluebird Forever Pink Lilicana Nikko Blue Veitchii A Hydrangea at Watermouth Castle, north Devon, England Hydrangea blooms (closeup) A Hydrangea painted by the botanical artist Redouté Categories: Cornales ... Hydrangeas that bloom during the Summer is one of the four temperate seasons. It is associated with hot and often dry weather. In many countries it is the time of school and university holidays. Different definitions of the start and end days exist. In astronomy, summer begins with the summer solstice (around 21 June in... summer months.

History

The island was discovered in the first half of the (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. Events Renaissance affects philosophy, science and art. The New Monarchs come to power in France, England, Portugal and Spain. Rise of... 15th century. The povoamento was given in Events The first Portuguese navigators reach the coast of modern Sierra Leone. March 5 - King Christian I of Denmark declares the unity of the two provinces of Schleswig and Holstein, who have been treated as one ever since (albeit under different national affiliations). March 6 - Treaty of Alcacovas - Portugal gives... 1460 with Portuguese but also Flanders - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes.css; @import /skins/monobook/IE55Fixes.css; @import /skins/monobook/IE60Fixes.css; /**/ Flanders From Wikipedia This article is in need of attention. Please improve it in any way you see fit. Definitions Care should be taken with the use of the term or du Nord... Flemish.

The original name of Fayal was Ilha da Ventura (Venture Island) and it was discovered by Diogo de Silves, a pilot in the service of the King of Portugal, in Events Lincoln College in Oxford is founded. Balsics rule of Montenegro comes to an end. Bhaktapur Royal Palace in Nepal is built by King Yaksa Malla. Gabriel V elected Patriarch of the Coptic Church for the second time. Minrekyansa becomes King of Ava ( (Saint George) begins in Catalonia (he would... 1427. In Events June 1 - Battle of San Romano - Florence defeats Siena foundation of Université de Caen In the end of the Hook and Cod wars, Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut and Holland is forced by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, to abdicate all her estates in his favour; end of Hainaut... 1432 a small group of Portuguese settlers came from Terceira Island is a Portuguese island in the Azores Archipelago, in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. Angra do Heroísmo, the historical capital of the Azores, is located on Terceira, and its historical centre is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island has two ports in... Terceira Island. The Flemish settled in a valley that until today carries their name. According to the testimony of Infante Dom Henrique (4 March 1394 - 13 November 1460) was a prince of Portugal, often regarded as the most important figure in the early days of European colonial expansion. Born in 1394, Henry the Navigator was the third son of John I of Portugal, the founder of the Aviz dynasty... Henry the Navigator the island became known has São Luís Island (Ilha de São Luís). The Flemish joined more Portuguese and formed Vila da Orta and some time later the island's name changed to Fayal, due to the large number of Fayal trees. With the island's economy expanding, more Portuguese settled there, rapidly diminishing the Flemish influence.

During the Iberian Union of Portugal and The Kingdom of Spain or Spain ( Spanish: ) of Vélez and Alhucemas, and the tiny Parsley Island. Strong economic growth and an expansion in trade following membership of the European Union in 1986 made the countrys economy the tenth largest in the world in 2002. Life expectancy, public... Spain, the island was frequently attacked by Great Britain lies between Ireland and continental Europe. Great Britain is an island lying off the northwestern coast of Europe, comprising the main territory of the United Kingdom (UK). is also widely, but incorrectly, used as a synonym for the sovereign state properly known as the United Kingdom. Geographical definition... British and The French Republic or France ( French: Official language French1 Capital Paris Largest City Paris President: Jacques Chirac Prime Minister: Jean-Pierre Raffarin Area  - Total2  - Metropolitan France3  - % water Ranked 42nd 674,843 km² (260,558 sq. mi.) Ranked 47th 551,695 km²4 (213,011 sq... French A pirate is one who robs or plunders at sea without a commission from a recognised sovereign nation. Pirates usually target other ships, but have also attacked targets on shore. These acts are known as also commonly refers to trademark and copyright infringement or unauthorized copying of software. Originally the... pirates between Events Rebellion of the Catholic League against King Henry III of France, in revenge for his murder of Duke Henry of Guise. They proclaim the deposition of the King, and acclaim the imprisoned Cardinal de Bourbon as the rightful King of France, calling him Charles X. The King makes peace... 1589 and Events January 24 - Battle of Turnhout. Maurice of Nassau defeats a Spanish force under Jean de Rie of Varas in the Netherlands The first opera is considered to have been written. Bali discovered by the Dutch explorer Cornelis Houtman Abbas I ends the Uzbek raids on his lands. Births Pieter... 1597. The pirates robbed the inhabitants and burned what they left behind. The Fayalese people, to protect themselves, built a large number of fortresses; in the (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. Historians will sometimes specifically refer to the 18th century as 1715-1789, denoting the period of time between the death... 18th century there were more than 20. The Cabeço de Fogo Volcano erupted in Events England, France, Munster and Cologne invade the United Provinces, therefore this name is know as ´het rampjaar´ (the disaster year) in the Netherlands. March 15 - Charles II of England issues the Royal Declaration of Indulgence. June 28 - William III of Orange appointed Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland and Utrecht. Births... 1672, leading to emigration to The Federative Republic of Brazil ( Official Language Portuguese Minority Languages Indigenous and Immigrant Languages, please see below Capital Brasília Largest City São Paulo President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 5th 8,514,876.60 km² 0.65... Brazil, but the economy was not significantly damaged.

The island remained prosperous until the eruption of The Capelinhos is a volcano in the western part of the island of Faial in the Azores. A volcanic eruption lasted for 127 days from September 27, 1957 and October 24, 1958. It enlarged the land by 2.4 km² and developed Ponta dos Capelinhos. Ash hurled 1 km and... Capelinhos volcano in 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). Events Environmental change The Africanized bee is accidentally released in Brazil The Asian Flu pandemic begins in China March 10 - Floodgates of The Dalles Dam are closed inundating Celilo Falls and ancient indian fisheries along the... 1957, leading to emigration to World map showing location of North America A satellite composite image of North America North America is the third largest continent in area and in population after Eurasia and Africa. It is bounded on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the North Atlantic Ocean, on the... North America. After the Azores gained the status of an Autonomous region in Portugal, Horta is a port town on the island of Faial in the Azores. Postage stamps inscribed Horta were used there around the beginning of the 20th century. Horta is an area in Barcelona, part of the Horta-Guinardó district. Horta is a goddess in Etruscan mythology. In Categories: Disambiguation ... Horta, the island's city, was allowed to host the regional parliament (parlamento regional) of the Azores.

Geography

Fayal is hilly; the highest mountain, the Cabeço Gordo Caldera, is 1,043 metres high and the inner crater is 2 km wide and 500 metres deep. The deepest part of the crater is filled with a Lake Clearwater, Ontario, Canada A lake is a large body of water, usually fresh water, surrounded by land. Large lakes are sometimes referred to as inland seas and small seas are sometimes referred to as lakes. For examples (of saline lakes): the Great Salt Lake, and the Dead Sea. The... lake.

The island is of A volcano (plural, volcanoes) is a geological landform (usually a mountain) where magma (rock of the earths interior made molten or liquid by high pressure and temperature) erupts through the surface of the planet. Although there are numerous volcanoes (some very active) on the solar systems rocky planets... volcanic origin. The island was circular (20km x 25 km) until 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). Events Environmental change The Africanized bee is accidentally released in Brazil The Asian Flu pandemic begins in China March 10 - Floodgates of The Dalles Dam are closed inundating Celilo Falls and ancient indian fisheries along the... 1957. The last eruption was at Vulcão dos The Capelinhos is a volcano in the western part of the island of Faial in the Azores. A volcanic eruption lasted for 127 days from September 27, 1957 and October 24, 1958. It enlarged the land by 2.4 km² and developed Ponta dos Capelinhos. Ash hurled 1 km and... Capelinhos on September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 95 days remaining. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theoderic at the Battle of Verona, and is defeated again. 1540 - Jesuit Order receives its charter from Pope Paul III. 1590 - Pope Urban VII dies... September 27, 1957. At first, the volcano formed a small This page is a candidate to be moved to Wiktionary. If the page can be expanded into an encyclopedic article, rather than a dictionary definition, please do so and remove this message. Otherwise, you can help by formatting it per the Wiktionary guidelines in preparation for the move. Mō... islet, near the western part of Fayal. But the volcano became active again on December 16 is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 15 days remaining. Events 1392 - Emperor Go-Kameyama of Japan abdicates in favor of rival claimant Go-Komatsu, ending the is published in Beijing 1971 - Victory Day of Bangladesh (Pakistan Army... December 16th, 1957; this lasted until May 12 is the 132nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (133rd in leap years). There are 233 days remaining. Events 1100-1899 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. 1264 - The Battle of Lewes, between King Henry III of England and the rebel Simon de... May 12th, 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 1 - Treaty of Rome founding the EU is implemented January 4 - Sputnik 1 falls to Earth from its orbit (launched on October 4, 1957) January 8 - 14 year old Bobby Fischer wins the... 1958 and connected the islet with Fayal, effectively enlarging it by 2.4 km² and forming the "Ponta dos Capelinhos".

Economy

Fayal's economy is based on agriculture and related industries, cattle, and tourism. Its fast economic growth was propelled by the production of a blue-colored pastel plant that was used for dyes.

The economy of the island generated some prosperity until 1957, when the Capelinhos Volcano erupted in the western part of the island, reactivating emigration to World map showing location of North America A satellite composite image of North America North America is the third largest continent in area and in population after Eurasia and Africa. It is bounded on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the North Atlantic Ocean, on the... North America, supported by promises of aid made by a Massachusetts senator to the affected populations.

The main agricultural resources of the island are Binomial name ) is a perennial plant of the Solanaceae, or nightshade, family, grown for its starchy tuber. Potatoes form the worlds most important non-cereal crop, and grow world-wide. Growers cultivate thousands of different varieties of potato. The potato is unrelated to the sweet potato. In the United... potatoes, Cereal crops are mostly grasses cultivated for their edible seeds (actually a fruit called a grain, technically a caryopsis). Cereal grains are grown in greater quantities worldwide than any other type of crop and provide more food energy to the human race. In some developing nations, cereal grains constitute practically... cereals, In botany, a fruit is the ripened ovary, together with its seeds, of a flowering plant. In cuisine, when discussing fruit as food, the term usually refers to just those plant fruits that are sweet and fleshy, examples of which would be plum, apple, and orange. However, a great many... fruits, and Wine is an alcoholic beverage resulting from the fermentation of grapes or grape juice. The word comes from Greek is used with a qualifier, for example, elderberry wine. The word . When one of these varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel, is used as the predominant ingredient (usually defined... wines, along with Binomial name , the European cattle, including similar types from Africa and Asia; , -type cattle in Nepal, found them to be a mix of European cattle, zebu and yak. Cattle cannot successfully be bred with water buffalo or African buffalo. (See aurochs for the history of domestication, zebu for pecularities of... cattle (which makes up its People milked cows by hand, in some countries small numbers of cows are still milked by hand. Hand-milking is accomplished by grasping the teats (tits) in the hand and expressing milk by either squeezing the fingers, progressively, from the udder end to the tip or by squeezing the teat... dairy and Meat is animal flesh (mainly muscle tissue) used as food, sometimes with the exception of fish, other seafood, and poultry. Originally, the word in the United States. In recent years, forms of imitation meat have been created to satisfy some vegetarians taste for the flavour and texture of meat, and... meat industry). The city of Horta is the centre of commerce and services of the island.

In the Centuries: 19th century - 20th century - 21st century Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s - 1960s - 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Years: 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 Events and trends The 1960s was a turbulent decade of change around the world. Many of the trends of... 1960s, Portugal experienced economic growth, and an airport was opened; with it, tourists came. After Portugal's entry into the EEC, the standard of living rapidly grew and today the population generally prospers.

Demographics

Fayal's population is 14,785 ( 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: reports that 350,000-year-old upright-walking human footprints had been found in Italy March 15 - Hu Jintao becomes president of the Peoples Republic of China, replacing Jiang Zemin. March 16 - Britain, Spain meet... As of 2003). The only city on the island, Horta (9,563 inhabitants) has a port and a marina. The island also has a windmill that enhances the beauty of its landscape.

Culture

There are several festivals on Fayal, the most important ones being in the summer. The most popular ones are the Espírito Santo festivals occurring throughout the island between : Cosmic Voyages Categories: Christian festivals ... Ascension Day and August is the eighth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. August begins (astrologically) with the sun in the sign of Leo and ends in the sign of Virgo. Astronomically speaking, the sun begins in the constellation... August. Saint John may refer to: Several Saints: John the Apostle, to whom the Gospel of John is attributed John the Evangelist, traditionally identified with the apostle, and to whom the books 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Revelation are attributed Saint John the Baptist John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople... Saint John is the patron saint of Horta, being celebrated has São João da Caldeira.

The island, like some other Azorean islands, produces cheeses and other milk products, along with cow meat, and by-products notable in Portugal, and it has a rich cuisine that also includes local sea-food.

Scrimshaw is the name given to handiwork created by whalers made from the byproducts of harvesting marine mammals. It is most commonly made out of the bones and teeth of Sperm Whales, the baleen of other whales, and the tusks of walruses. It takes the form of elaborate carvings in... Scrimshaw, handiwork made of Whales are the largest species of exclusively aquatic placental mammals, members of the order Cetacea, which also includes dolphins and porpoises. They are the largest mammals, the largest vertebrates, and the largest known animals in the world. The term article. Anatomy Like all mammals, whales breathe air into lungs, are... whale teeth, is a traditional craft of the Azores. However, because of the prohibition on whale hunting in Portugal, some designs of this can easily cost hundreds of Euro (disambiguation). The euro (€; ISO 4217 code EUR) is the currency of twelve of the twenty-five European Union member states. These twelve states, which form the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), are: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. It is... Euros, due to the rarity of whale teeth.

Sources

• Siebert L, Simkin T (2002-). Volcanoes of the World: an Illustrated Catalog of Holocene Volcanoes and their Eruptions. Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program Digital Information Series, GVP-3, (http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/)