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    Ilhéu de Sal Rei

    Ilhéu de Sal-Rei

    16°10′N 22°56′W

    Ilhéu de Sal Rei is an uninhabited islet near the coast of Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde. It is located 1 km (0.6 miles) southwest of the island capital Sal Rei. Its area is 89 ha (0.34 sq mi) and its highest point is 27 m (88.6 ft).

    Ilhéu de Sal Rei Fotografia de Luís B. de Sousa para arquipelagos.pt, 12 de julho de 2022 Ilha da Boa Vista, Cabo Verde.
    Ilhéu de Sal Rei Fotografia de Luís B. de Sousa para arquipelagos.pt, 12 de julho de 2022 Ilha da Boa Vista, Cabo Verde.

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    Ilhéu de Sal Rei is an uninhabited islet near the coast of Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde. It is located 1 km (0.6 miles) southwest of the island capital Sal Rei. Its area is 89 ha (0.34 sq mi) and its highest point is 27 m (88.6 ft). The islet has exposed basaltic and limestone rock, and there are sandy beaches in sheltered areas. The entire islet is a natural monument. The headland Ponta de Escuma is the islet's westernmost point. A narrow strait to its northeast separates it from Boa Vista island by 500 to 600 meters. On the southern tip of the island, the ruined Portuguese fort Duque de Bragança is situated.

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    Also in Barlavento Islands

    Also in Cape Verde Islands

    Also in Cape Verde

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    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

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