Sao Miguel, the island where Furnas and Batalha Golf Courses are situated, is also called "the green island" because of the green pasture lands and the abundant mountain forests. Sao Miguel is the most populated island of the entire archipelago and represents 80% of the total population. It has a surface of 720km2 and a maximum length of 65kms and a width of 14kms. It is part of the Oriental Group of Islands. Sao Miguel is the largest island of the archipelago and is one of the principal lines of communication with the rest of the world.