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 Cape Verde is situated in the Atlantic
Ocean, around 600km (450 miles) west-northwest of Senegal
comprising of the islands of Santo Antão, São Vicente, Santa Luzia,
Ilheu Branco, Ilheu Raso, São Nicolau, Sal and Boa Vista, Maio, São
Tiago, Fogo and Brava.
All the islands of Cape Verde are of volcanic origin. The main island
is Sao Tiago, which is quite hilly (mountainous). Mt. Fogo (2840m/9320
ft.) - the highest peak among the islands is located at Fogo; Santo
Antao, which is greener as compared to the other islands, has the
maximum amount of rainfall and is a suitable place for the hikers. Cape Verdeans are relatively in a better position in
terms of Infant mortality , life
expectancy and Adult literacy in comparison with other west Africans.
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