Curral Velho, Cape Verde

Location of Curral Velho in Cape Verde

Curral Velho (Cape Verde Creole: Kurral Bédj’) is a deserted village in the southern part of the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. The village is situated on the south coast, around 25 km southeast of the island capital of Sal Rei. The nearby islet Ilhéu de Curral Velho and the adjacent coast are an important area for birds,[1] designated a Ramsar wetland of international importance on July 18, 2005.

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References

  1. "Ilhéu de Curral Velho and adjacent coastal area". Important Bird Areas factsheet. BirdLife International. 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-18.

Coordinates: 15°59′31″N 22°47′38″W / 15.992°N 22.794°W