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Which Cabo Verde island contains the active volcano Pico?
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The active volcano Pico is located on Fogo Island.
Rising to an elevation of 9,281 feet (2,829 metres), Pico serves as the highest point of the Cabo Verde archipelago. The island's name, Fogo, translates to "Fire," reflecting the volcanic nature of its terrain.12