Fogo, Cape Verde
Fogo (Portuguese for "fire") is a volcanic island in the Sotavento group of Cape Verde. It is the most prominent of the group, rising to nearly 3,000 m (10,000 ft) above sea level at Pico do Fogo.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 14°55′59″N 24°22′59″W / 14.933°N 24.383°W |
| Archipelago | Ilhas de Sotavento |
| Area | 476 km2 (184 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) |
| Country | |
Cape Verde | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 37,051 |
| Density | 77.8/km2 (202/sq mi) |
Fogo, Cape Verde Media
Endemic plants in the garden of the Museu Municipal in São Filipe
Main ash cone of Pico do Fogo
3-D image of the island of Fogo from NNE
Chã das Caldeiras and main ash cone, Fogo. NASA satellite image, 2009
Fogo island aerial shot taken from an Airbus cockpit
Fogo island aerial shot taken from an Airbus cockpit
Losma, an endemic medicinal plant
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