Ilhéus do Rombo
Island group in Cape Verde chain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ilhéus do Rombo, also known as the Ilhéus Secos (Portuguese for "Dry Islets", because of their aridity and paucity of vegetation), are a group of small, uninhabited islands in the Cape Verde archipelago, lying 600 km (370 mi) off the coast of north-west Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. The islets form an integral nature reserve.[1][2] They are sited on a volcanic seamount 7 km (4.3 mi) north of Brava and 15 km (9.3 mi) west of Fogo. The two major islets of the chain are Ilhéu Grande (300 ha (740 acres)) and Ilhéu de Cima (150 ha (370 acres)). Administratively they are part of the municipality of Brava. They can be seen from Brava and, sometimes, from Fogo.
Quick Facts Nickname: Ilhéus Secos, Geography ...
Nickname: Ilhéus Secos | |
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Geography | |
Location | Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 14°50′N 24°50′W |
Total islands | >5 |
Major islands | 2 |
Highest elevation | 97 m (318 ft) |
Administration | |
Concelhos (Municipalities) | Brava |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
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