GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde is a volcanic archipelago west of Senegal. Praia is on Santiago Island.

Fast Facts

  • The islands are volcanic; Pico do Fogo, an active volcano, is the highest point.
  • Tourism and services dominate the economy, as the dry islands have little farmland.
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