Fun facts about Santiago, Cape Verde
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The eastern side of the nearby island of Fogo collapsed into the ocean 73,000 years ago, creating a tsunami 170 metres high which struck Santiago.
Santiago, Cape Verde
Cape Verde
Santiago is the largest island of Cape Verde, its most important agricultural centre and home to half the nation's population. Part of the Sotavento Islands, it lies between the islands of Maio and Fogo. It was the first of the islands to be settled: the town of Ribeira Grande was founded in 1462.
From the “History” section
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Santiago is the largest island of Cape Verde, with an area of 991 square kilometres.
Santiago, Cape Verde
Cape Verde
Santiago is the largest island of Cape Verde, its most important agricultural centre and home to half the nation's population. Part of the Sotavento Islands, it lies between the islands of Maio and Fogo. It was the first of the islands to be settled: the town of Ribeira Grande was founded in 1462.
From the “Geography” section
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Santiago has the most diverse flora and fauna of all Cape Verde, with 1,915 identified land species, of which 289 are endemic.
Santiago, Cape Verde
Cape Verde
Santiago is the largest island of Cape Verde, its most important agricultural centre and home to half the nation's population. Part of the Sotavento Islands, it lies between the islands of Maio and Fogo. It was the first of the islands to be settled: the town of Ribeira Grande was founded in 1462.
From the “Nature” section
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Praia is not only the largest city on Santiago but also the capital of Cape Verde.
Santiago, Cape Verde
Cape Verde
Santiago is the largest island of Cape Verde, its most important agricultural centre and home to half the nation's population. Part of the Sotavento Islands, it lies between the islands of Maio and Fogo. It was the first of the islands to be settled: the town of Ribeira Grande was founded in 1462.
From the “Population” section
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Santiago has 417 km of national roads, including 167 km of first class roads.
Santiago, Cape Verde
Cape Verde
Santiago is the largest island of Cape Verde, its most important agricultural centre and home to half the nation's population. Part of the Sotavento Islands, it lies between the islands of Maio and Fogo. It was the first of the islands to be settled: the town of Ribeira Grande was founded in 1462.
From the “Transport” section
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