Eito
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Eito Eitu Eit' |
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Island: | Santo Antão |
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Distance from the island capital: | northwest of Porto Novo |
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Altitude: Lowest: Centre: Highest |
about 300 to 400 m |
Eito (Capeverdean Crioulo, ALUPEC or ALUPEK: Eitu, Santo Antão Crioulo: Eit') is a village in the central part of the island of Santo Antão.
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The mountains dominate the area around the village as well as and groves dominate the village areas, grasslands with barren rocks and bushes covers the rest of the area as well as cattle areas. The mountain cliffs lies around the area. Cliffs and steep and treacherous ledges dominate the valley area. Forests dominate the higher elevations.
The village is in the island's low class. Most of the houses are built with mud-brick and stone, the rest are built with either steel reinforced concrete or with stone and wood. All of its population are farmers and are based in agriculture where banana plantations, pineapple and other crops are common. Some farms are in the form of paddies and stone walls. However, a part of the needy materials comes from the island capital, the island capital and the diaspora. But for other needs, electricity, communications and appliances are partially available in the area as well as phone lines since the late-20th century. A part of the necessities also comes from the island capital.
The island of Santo Antão and the surrounding islands |
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