Cape Verde ( Cabo Verde )

Introduction

Located in the Atlantic Ocean, 600km (450 miles) west-northwest of Senegal. The Cape Verde islands consists 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 are of volcanic origin, the main island, São Tiago, is mountainous, Fogo has the islands' highest peak, Mt Fogo (2840m/9320ft). Santo Antão has the highest rainfall and is much greener than the other islands and favourable for those who enjoy hiking.

The Africa Guide's recommended book
		Travellers Cape Verde: ( Thomas Cook) (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe perfect guidebook for visitors wanting to explore the stunning and diverse islands of the archipelago.It provides expert advice, tracking down the best sights and experiences. It provides a detailed background on people, geography, culture and history, including features on shipwrecks, Cape Verdean music and wildlife. It offers clear and accurate mapping for orientation at country, individual island and city levels.