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Santiago

Island in Cape Verde
Santiago is the largest island of Cape Verde, a volcanic archipelago off West Africa. It’s known for its beaches, Creole Portuguese–African culture and role in the slave trade. In the south, the town of Cidade Velha was an important Portuguese...
Area: 382.6 mi²
Island group: Cape Verde
Coordinates: 15°04′N 23°38′W / 15.067°N 23.633°W
Highest elevation: 1,392 m (4567 ft)
Highest point: Pico de Antónia
Largest settlement: Praia (pop. 151,436)
Length: 54.9 km (34.11 mi)