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
- Fogo-island-perspective.jpg
3-D image of the island of Fogo from NNE
- Fogo, 2009.jpg
Chã das Caldeiras and main ash cone, Fogo. NASA satellite image, 2009
- Ilha do Fogo aerial shot 1.jpg
Fogo island aerial shot taken from an Airbus cockpit
- Ilha do Fogo aerial shot 2.jpg
Fogo island aerial shot taken from an Airbus cockpit
- FogoLosma.jpg
Losma, an endemic medicinal plant
This short article about a place or feature can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.