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Cova Joana (ALUPEC or ALUPEK: Kova Juana, Brava Creole: same name), is a village located between Nova Sintra do Monte and Vila Nova Sintra in the central part of the island of Brava, Cape Verde. The area around Cova Joana are surrounded by mountains to the west and east as well as the south and farmlands are in the valley areas in Cova Joana. Brava's tallest mountain lies directly to the southeast. Nova Sintra do Monte is linked with the road linking Nova Sintra do Monte as well as the southern part of the island and Vila Nova Sintra and the northern part of the island. The mountainous area are made up of rocks and grasses. The living standards are one of the lowest in Cape Verde and income is unlike the south is in the low to middle range, one time, there were no money until the late-20th century. The village is in the island's middle class. Much of the population are farmers and are based in agriculture where banana plantations, pineapple and other crops are common. However, much of the needy materials comes from 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. A part of the necessities comes from the island capital.
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