São Vicente Island

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São Vicente Island

island, Cabo Verde

Also known as: Ilha de São Vicente, Saint Vincent Island

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Portuguese:: Ilha de São Vicente

English:: Saint Vincent Island

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São Vicente Island, island of Cape Verde, in the Atlantic Ocean, between the islands of Santo Antão and Santa Luzia, about 400 miles (640 km) off the western African coast. It rises to Monte Verde (2,539 feet [774 metres]). The main economic activities are subsistence agriculture (corn [maize], beans, potatoes) and fishing. An oil refinery was built on the island in 1975. The chief city, Mindelo, on the northwest shore, is Cape Verde’s most important port. Area 88 square miles (227 square km). Pop. (2005 est.) 74,136.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.