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| São Vicente | |
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| Elevation: | 2,379 ft (725 m) |
| Latitude: | 16° 51′ 0″ N |
| Longitude: | 24° 58′ 0″ W |
| Location: | Cape Verde Islands |
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| Type: | Stratovolcano |
São Vicente is one of the islands of the Cape Verde archipelago, which is discussed here. São Vicente is also a city in Brazil.
The island is roughly rectangular in shape with a surface area of ca. 227 sq.km. From east to west it measures 24 km and from north to south no more than 16 km.
Although volcanic in origin, the island is quite flat. Its highest point is Monte Verde with an altitude of 774 metreFor other uses of "metre" and "meter", see Metre (disambiguation). The metre is the basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Systeme International d'Unites). It is defined as the length of the path travelled by light in absolute vacus. Although a great amount of erosionErosion is the displacement of solids ( soil, mud, rock, and so forth) by the agents of wind, water, ice, or movement in response to gravity. Although the processes may be simultaneous, erosion is to be distinguished from weathering, which is the decompos has taken place, some craters still remain -- in particular near the bay of MindeloMindelo is a port town on the Cape Verde island of Sao Vicente. It has a population of about 50,000 inhabitants. The town's deep-water port, Porto Grande, is used for cruise ships and other commercial traffic. The town is also known for its colourful and.
Discovered on Saint VincentSaint Vincent of Saragossa born at Huesca and martyred under Diocletian, traditionally January 22, 304, is the patron saint of Portugal. He was originally from Zaragoza in Spain (Saragossa in English) and is also known as Saint Vincent the Deacon . The ti's Day ( January 22January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 343 days remaining (344 in leap years). Events 1771 Spain cedes Port Egmont in the Falkland Islands to England. 1824 Ashantis crush British forces in the Gold Coast. 1840 British) in 1462, the island remained practically uninhabited until the middle of the 19th century. It was only in 1838, when a coalCoal is a fossil fuel extracted from the ground by mining. It is a readily combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock. It is composed primarily of carbon and hydrocarbons, along with assorted other elements, including sulfur. Often associated wi deposit was established in Porto GrandeMindelo is a port town on the Cape Verde island of Sao Vicente. It has a population of about 50,000 inhabitants. The town's deep-water port, Porto Grande, is used for cruise ships and other commercial traffic. The town is also known for its colourful and to supply ships on AtlanticFor other uses, see Atlantic (disambiguation The Atlantic Ocean is Earth's second-largest ocean, covering approximately one-fifth of its surface. The ocean's name, derived from Greek mythology, means the " Sea of Atlas". This ocean occupies an elongated, routes, that the population started to grow rapidly. Due to the lack of rain and consequent lack of natural resources, the economy of São Vicente is based mainly on commerce and services.
see also Geography of Cape VerdeThis article describes the geography of Cape Verde . The Cape Verde Islands are located in the mid-Atlantic Ocean some 620 kilometers (385 mi. off the west coast of Africa. The archipelago consists of 10 islands and 5 islets, divided into the windward (Ba
Ridge volcanoes Hotspot volcanoes Volcanoes of Cape Verde to get the next two lines --> Mountains| São Vicente | |
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| Image caption | |
| Elevation: | 2,379 ft (725 m) |
| Latitude: | 16° 51′ 0″ N |
| Longitude: | 24° 58′ 0″ W |
| Location: | Cape Verde Islands |
| Range: | |
| Type: | Stratovolcano |
São Vicente is one of the islands of the Cape Verde archipelago, which is discussed here. São Vicente is also a city in Brazil.
The island is roughly rectangular in shape with a surface area of ca. 227 sq.km. From east to west it measures 24 km and from north to south no more than 16 km.
Although volcanic in origin, the island is quite flat. Its highest point is Monte Verde with an altitude of 774 metres. Although a great amount of erosion has taken place, some craters still remain -- in particular near the bay of Mindelo.