Geography Of Cape Verde
Cape Verde is a group of arid Atlantic islands which are home to a number of birds and reptiles and constitute a unique ecoregion in the World Wildlife Fund classification.
Read more about Geography Of Cape Verde: Location and Description, Data, Borders, Climate, Flora, Fauna, Threats and Protection, Visiting The Ecoregion, Extreme Points
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