Açores
1939-1974 		History of Northern Africa





Açores since 1974



In 1974 a group of progressive, leftist-leaning officers staged a coup, ending Portugal's old dictatorship. The country's colonies were released into independence. The Açores were granted far-reaching autonomy.
Portugal's entry into the EEC boosted the islands' economy. The islands population amounted to 236,500 in 1992.






EXTERNAL
FILES 		History of the Acores, from Infoplease
DOCUMENTS Flag of the Acores, from FOTW
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First posted on May 22nd 2001, last revised on November 6th 2004

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