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Category: Islands

Sugarcane & Volcanic Terroir: Agriculture on Santo Antão

Discover the volcanic terroir of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. Learn how traditional sugarcane farming and artisanal Grogue production thrive on

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Barlavento and Sotavento: Cape Verde’s Island Groups

Explore the geographical divide between the Barlavento (Windward) and Sotavento (Leeward) island groups in Cape Verde. Learn about their climate

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Santa Luzia: Cape Verde’s Only Uninhabited Major Island

Discover Santa Luzia, Cape Verde’s only uninhabited major island. Explore its history, unique biodiversity, and how to visit this pristine

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Cape Verde Warbler: Ecology of an Endemic Songbird

Discover the Cape Verde Warbler (tchota-de-cana), a rare endemic bird. Learn about its habitat on Santiago and Fogo, conservation status,

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Cape Verde Geology: The Soda-Alkaline Petrographic Province

Explore the unique geology of Cape Verde's Soda-Alkaline Petrographic Province, from ancient pillow lavas to the active volcanic peaks of

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Santa Luzia: Cape Verde’s Only Uninhabited Major Island

Discover Santa Luzia, Cape Verde’s only uninhabited major island. Explore its history as a nature reserve, unique wildlife, and how

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Cape Verde Shearwater: Seabird Breeding & Conservation

Learn about the Cape Verde Shearwater, an endemic seabird of Cabo Verde. Explore its breeding habits, conservation efforts, and the

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The Cape Verde Giant Gecko: Conservation of a Rare Endemic

Discover the Cape Verde Giant Gecko (Tarentola gigas), a rare endemic reptile. Learn about island gigantism, conservation efforts, and its

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The Pillow Lavas of Maio: Cape Verde’s Ancient Heart

Discover the 130-million-year-old pillow lavas of Maio, the oldest rocks in Cape Verde. Explore the geological history and stunning landscapes

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Cape Verde’s Unique Soda-Alkaline Volcanic Geology

Explore the Soda-Alkaline Petrographic Province of Cape Verde. Discover the unique volcanic geology, rare rocks like carbonatites, and the power

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