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Boa Vista, Cape Verde

Boa Vista, Cape Verde
Islands information
NameBoa Vista
Native nameBubista
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Geography information
Area620 km2 (239.4 mi)
Length31 km (19.3 mi)
Width29 km (18 mi)
Elevation1269.7 ft (387 m)
Highest pointMonte Estância
Administration information
Cape Verde
Concelhos (Municipalities)Boa Vista
Largest citySal Rei

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Boa Vista (Portuguese meaning “good view”) is the easternmost island of Cape Verde. It is located in the Barlavento group of the archipelago. The island is known for marine turtles and traditional music, as well as its ultramarathon and its sand dunes and beaches. The island also constitutes the municipality of Boa Vista, which has two parishes, Santa Isabel and São João Baptista


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