Morrinho de Açúcar
Appearance
Morrinho de Açúcar | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 40 m (130 ft)[1] |
Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
Coordinates | 16°49′44″N 22°57′18″W / 16.829°N 22.955°W[1] |
Geography | |
northern Sal |
Morrinho de Açúcar (Portuguese meaning "sugar hill") is a small hill in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 1 km from the north coast and 8 km north of the island capital Espargos. It is a remnant of a volcanic phonolitic chimney, surrounded by a vast plain. It is protected as a natural monument.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b (in Portuguese) Cabo Verde Visor
- ^ Monumentos Naturais, Áreas protegidas Cabo Verde