Santa Luzia, Cape Verde
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| Santa Luzia | |
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| Area: | 35 km² |
| Elevation: | |
| Coordinates: | 16.78/16°45'41 N 24.4/24°44'38 W |
| Location: | Cape Verde Islands |
| Range: | |
| Type: | Stratovolcano |
Santa Luzia (Portuguese for Saint Lucia) is an island of the Barlavento archipelago in Cape Verde located between São Nicolau and São Vicente. The area is 35 km² (some reads 34 km²). The highest point is Monte Grande elevating 395 m. Home to a small agricultural population in the eighteenth century, desertification led to its abandonment, while it later acted as a hermitage. It was formerly home to a unique lizard. In the 20th century, a meteorology station was built.
External links
- [Info with Lucete Fortes]
- Map and aerial photos
- *Street map: [Street map from Mapquest], [MapPoint] or [Google]
- *Satellite images: [Google] - image not yet available
- Coordinates:
| Islands of Cape Verde |
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| 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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