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Monte Grande (Sal), Cape Verde

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Monte Grande (Sal), Cape Verde
Monte Grande (Sal), Cape Verde. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Monte Grande (Portuguese meaning “big mountain”) is a mountain in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 8 km northeast of the island capital Espargos. At 405 m (1,329 ft) elevation, it is the highest point of the island. It is a protected landscape because of its geological value; the protected area covers 1,309 ha (3,230 acres). There are pillow lava formations on the coast.

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

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