Книга: Trindade and Martim Vaz: Archipelago, Vitoria, Atlantic Ocean, Espirito Santo, Brazil, Brazilian Navy, Portugal

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Trindade and Martim Vaz is an archipelago located about 1,200 kilometers east of Vitoria in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, belonging to the State of Espirito Santo, Brazil. The archipelago has a total area of 10.4 km? and a population of 32. The archipelago consists of six islands Trindade being the largest island, with an area of 10.1 km? and Martim Vaz the second largest, with an area of 0.3 km? . The islands are of volcanic origin and have rugged terrain. They are largely barren, except for the southern part of Trindade. They were discovered in 1502 by Portuguese explorer Estevao da Gama and stayed Portuguese until they became part of Brazil at its independence. From 1890 to 1896, Trindade was occupied by the United Kingdom until an agreement with Brazil was reached. During the period of British occupation, Trindade was known as 'South Trinidad'.