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Regions in Cape Verde


Regions in Cape Verde

Cape Verde is formed by 10 main islands and about 8 islets. The main islands are (clockwise from northwest):
Santo Antão
Great hiking.
São Vicente
With the cultural capital of Mindelo.
Santa Luzia
Santa Luzia is uninhabited but can be visited as a day trip from São Vincente.
São Nicolau
Sal
Has great beaches, water sports and resorts aplenty. But little else.
Boa Vista
Even nicer beaches.
Maio
Santiago Island
The first island settled in Cape Verde. It holds the current capital Praia, the original capital Cidade Velha, and the bulk of the nation's population.
Fogo
A spectacular volcano island which erupted as recently as 1995.
Brava
A small island only accessible by boat and is a great place to get away from it all.


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