Serra Negra, Cape Verde
| Serra Negra | |
|---|---|
  Serra Negra island of Sal, Cape Verde | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 102.5 m (336 ft) |
| Coordinates | 16°39′31″N 22°53′9″W / 16.65861°N 22.88583°WCoordinates: 16°39′31″N 22°53′9″W / 16.65861°N 22.88583°W |
| Naming | |
| Translation | black mountain (Portuguese) |
| Pronunciation | Portuguese: [ˈsɛʁɐ ˈneɡɾɐ] |
| Geography | |
| Location | island of Sal, Cape Verde |
Serra Negra is a hill in the eastern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. Its maximum elevation is 102.5 m.[1] It stretches for about 2.5 km along the east coast of the island. The headland Ponta da Fragata is situated at the foot of the hill. The nearest settlement is Murdeira, to the west. The mountain forms a part of a protected area as a nature reserve.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Cabo Verde visor
- ↑ "Protected areas of Cape Verde" (in Portuguese).
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