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The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Fortuna archipelago, a remnant of ancient times when the island chain was often referred to as "the Fortunate Isles", which comprises five large islands and numerous smaller ones spread over {{convert|65000|km2|sqmi}} of land and sea. At the northern end of the archipelago, the five main islands are—in order counterclockwise from northeast to southeast: Rey, Maceres, Gravarre, the island of São Ricardo, and Graciosa. The island of São Ricardo is the largest island in the group; it is often called the "Big Island" or "Fortuna Island" to avoid confusion with the state or archipelago. The archipelago is physiographically and ethnologically part of the Luson region of Sarpedon despite being halfway between it and the Charente region. | The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Fortuna archipelago, a remnant of ancient times when the island chain was often referred to as "the Fortunate Isles", which comprises five large islands and numerous smaller ones spread over {{convert|65000|km2|sqmi}} of land and sea. At the northern end of the archipelago, the five main islands are—in order counterclockwise from northeast to southeast: Rey, Maceres, Gravarre, the island of São Ricardo, and Graciosa. The island of São Ricardo is the largest island in the group; it is often called the "Big Island" or "Fortuna Island" to avoid confusion with the state or archipelago. The archipelago is physiographically and ethnologically part of the Luson region of Sarpedon despite being halfway between it and the Charente region. | ||
São Ricardo's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists from around the world. São Ricardo has over 8 million permanent residents, along with many visitors and military personnel from both halves of the country. | São Ricardo's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists from around the world. São Ricardo has over 8 million permanent residents, along with many visitors and military personnel from both halves of the country. As of 2024, São Ricardo had the highest median household income of any state, owing in large part to its location at the mouth and a highly diversified economy spanning manufacturing, services, higher education, healthcare, and biotechnology. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||