Sal, Cape Verde
Sal is an island in Cape Verde. Sal is a tourist destination with white sandy beaches and over 350 days of sunshine a year.
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Africa |
| Coordinates | 16°43′N 22°56′W |
| Area | 219.84 km2 (84.88 sq mi) |
| Length | 29.7 km (18.45 mi) |
| Width | 11.8 km (7.33 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 406 m (1332 ft) |
| Highest point | Monte Grande |
| Administration | |
| Municipality | Sal |
| Largest settlement | Espargos |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 39700 (2019) |
| Pop. density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
The island was discovered on 3 December 1460. The island is home to Amílcar Cabral International Airport, the busiest airport of Cape Verde. The main port of the island is at Palmeira.
Municipality
Administratively, the island of Sal is covered by one municipality. Espargos is the capital city.
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