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Who controlled the Azores and Canary Islands?

Portugal controlled the Azores, while Spain controlled the Canary Islands.

Question

Who controlled the Azores and Canary Islands during World War II?

Short answer

Portugal controlled the Azores, and Spain controlled the Canary Islands.

Notes

The Azores belonged to Portugal and the Canary Islands to Spain. The Canaries lay outside the main geographic focus of the tender proposal.