Geography of Cape Verde
Cape Verde (formally, the Republic of Cabo Verde) is a group of arid Atlantic islands which are home to distinct communities of plants, birds, and reptiles. The islands constitute the unique Cape Verde Islands dry forests ecoregion, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
| Continent | Africa |
|---|---|
| Region | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 16°N 24°W |
| Area | Ranked 165th |
| • Total | 4,033 km2 (1,557 sq mi) |
| • Land | 100% |
| • Water | 0% |
| Coastline | 965 km (600 mi) |
| Borders | None |
| Highest point | Mount Fogo 2,829 metres (9,281 ft) |
| Lowest point | Atlantic Ocean 0 metres (0 ft) |
| Exclusive economic zone | 800,561 km2 (309,098 sq mi) |
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