Branco, Cape Verde

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Branco
Branco Island, Cape Verde
Population: Uninhabited
Range:
Type: Stratovolcano

Branco (Portuguese for "white") is a small island in the Barlaventos archipelago of Cape Verde. It is uninhabited except by birds and is known for its guano and surrounding marine life. It is also one of only two islands where the Cape Verde Giant Skink was observed to reside, and was formerly a home to the critically endangered Razo Lark.


Islands of Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
Island Groups
Barlavento | Sotavento
Islands

Boa Vista | Brava | Fogo | Maio | Sal | Santa Luzia | Santiago | Santo Antão | São Nicolau | São Vicente

Islets
Branco | Ilhéu Laja Branca | Ilhéu dos Passaros | Ilhéu Rabo de Junco | Razo | Ilhéu de Sal-Rei | Ilhéu Secos (Ilhéu de Cima | Ilhéu Grande)

Coordinates: 16°39′N 24°41′W

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