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Branco
Branco Island, Cape Verde
Population: Uninhabited
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Type: Stratovolcano

Branco (Portuguese for "white") is a small island in the Barlaventos archipelago of Cape Verde. It is uninhabited except by birds and is known for its guano and surrounding marine life. It is also one of only two islands where the Cape Verde Giant Skink was observed to reside (it may now be extinct).


Islands of Cape Verde

Island Groups
Barlavento | Sotavento
Islands
Boa Vista | Branco | Brava | Fogo | Maio | Razo | Sal | Santa Luzia | Santiago | Santo Antão | São Nicolau | São Vicente

 


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