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 Fo
The pillory in Cidade Velha.
The Serra Malagueta mountain range in the northern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde
Santiago island. The wetter climate of the interior and the eastern coast contrasts with the dryer one in the south/southwest coast
Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a group of arid Atlantic islands which are home to distinct communities of plants, birds, and reptiles.
Santiago, Cape Verde
…for “Saint James”) 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 (26 km (16 mi) to the east) and Fogo (55 kilometres (34 miles) to the west). It was the first of the islands to…
Mount Fogo, the highest point in Cabo Verde
Ribeira Torre on Santo Antão Island, Cape Verde.