Mount Cano

volcano, Cabo Verde

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Mount Cano is an active volcano located on Fogo Island, part of Cabo Verde, an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa. It is also known as Pico and stands as the highest point in Cabo Verde, reaching 9,281 feet (2,829 meters). Fogo Island is characterized by its volcanic landscape, and Mount Cano is a prominent feature. The island's economy relies on agriculture, with crops like peanuts, beans, coffee, oranges, and tobacco grown on its northern and western slopes. The main town on Fogo Island is São Filipe, situated on the west coast.1

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