Santa Luzia, Cape Verde
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| Native name: Santa Luzia | |
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| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 16°45′41″N 24°44′38″W / 16.76139°N 24.74389°W |
| Area | 35 km2 (13.5 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 395 m (1,296 ft) |
| Highest point | Monte Grande |
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Cape Verde
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| Concelhos (Municipalities) | São Vicente |
Santa Luzia (Portuguese for Saint Lucy) is an island of the Barlavento archipelago in Cape Verde located between São Nicolau and São Vicente. The area is 35 km² (some reads 34 km²). The highest point is Monte Grande elevating 395 m. Home to a small agricultural population in the eighteenth century, desertification led to its abandonment, while it later acted as a hermitage. It was formerly home to a unique lizard. In the 20th century, a meteorology station was built.
Coordinates: 16°45′41″N 24°44′38″W / 16.76139°N 24.74389°W
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