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Sal Island

island, Cabo Verde
Also known as: Ilha do Sal
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Sal Island, northeasternmost island of Cape Verde, in the Atlantic Ocean, about 400 miles (640 km) off the coast of western Africa. It rises to an elevation of 1,332 feet (406 metres). Sal (Portuguese for “salt”) is noted for its saltworks near the towns of Pedra Lume and Santa Maria, the island’s chief town. The town of Espargo has an international airport. Area 83 square miles (216 square km). Pop. (2005 est.) 17,631.

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