Sal, Cape Verde
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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) |
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Sal is an island in Cape Verde. Sal is a tourist destination with white sandy beaches and over 350 days of sunshine a year.
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.