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Antónia Peak

mountain, Santiago, Cabo Verde

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Antónia Peak is the highest point on Santiago, the largest and most populous island of Cabo Verde, reaching an elevation of 4,566 feet (1,392 meters) above sea level. Santiago is located in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 400 miles off the coast of West Africa. The island is known for its agricultural productivity, with corn being the primary crop, alongside bananas, oranges, sugarcane, coffee, and castor beans. Fishing is also a significant activity, and the island's capital, Praia, is the capital of Cabo Verde.1

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  1. Santiago
  2. Santo Antão Island

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