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Sal, Cape Verde

Sal, Cape Verde
Islands information
NameSal
Native nameDja d’ Sal’
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Geography information
Area216 km2 (83.4 mi)
Length30 km (18.6 mi)
Width12 km (7.5 mi)
Elevation1332 ft (406 m)
Highest pointMonte Vermelho
Administration information
Cape Verde
Concelhos (Municipalities)Sal
Largest citySanta Maria, Cape Verde

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Sal (Portuguese for “salt” - from the mines at Pedra de Lume) is an island in Cape Verde. It belongs to the northern group of islands, called Barlavento. The island is composed by a single administrative division, the Sal municipality. The island is home to Amílcar Cabral International Airport, the main airport of Cape Verde.


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