Is Cape Verde a hot spot?
Is Cape Verde a hot spot?
Cape Verde has been identified as a hotspot and the majority of geoscientists have argued that the archipelago is underlain by a mantle plume and that this plume is responsible for the volcanic activity and associated geothermal anomalies.
On what Cape Verde island do most people live?
Santiago Cape Verde has a population of about 540,000 inhabitants who live in the islands. A large proportion (236,000) of Cape Verdeans live on the main island, Santiago.
Is Cape Verde located in the tropics?
- The Cape Verde Islands are located in the tropical climate zone, they have a type of semi-desertic tropical climate tempered by the trade winds blowing constantly.
Is Cape Verde an African country?
- Cape Verde is a country in West Africa. It comprises a group of islands of the Atlantic Ocean, west of Senegal .
Which is the best Cape Verde Island?
- Sal. It's easy to guess what Sal's main industry once was: The name translates as "salt." Most of the salt mined in the 19th century was exported to Brazil; ...
- a good place to visit.
- Santiago. ...
- Sao Vicente. ...
- Santo Antao. ...
- Fogo. ...
- Sao Nicolau. ...
- Brava. ...
Where is Cape Verde Island?
- Location and islands. Cape Verde is a group of sub-tropical and volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean with a beautiful weather all year round. The former Portuguese colony is situated about 460 kilometers off the coast of Senegal (Africa).
