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São Nicolau
São Nicolau. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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São Nicolau (Portuguese for Saint Nicholas) is one of the Barlavento (Windward) islands of Cape Verde. It is located between the islands of Santa Luzia and Sal. Its population is 12,424 (2015), with an area of 343 km2 (132 sq mi). The main towns are Ribeira Brava and Tarrafal de São Nicolau.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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