Terras Salgadas
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| Terras Salgadas | |
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![]() Terras Salgadas in the north of the island Maio | |
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| Location | northernmost part of Maio |
Terras Salgadas (Portuguese meaning "salty lands") is a vast natural area covering the northwestern part of the island of Maio, Cape Verde. It is part of the protected area Parque Natural do Norte da Ilha do Maio.[1] It is the largest saline ecosystem of the whole archipelago, characterized by imposing sand dunes.[1] The area is rich in endemic species of sea birds, fish and sea turtles.[2][3] The nearest settlements are Morrinho, Cascabulho and Santo António. As "saline" (French) and "zoutpan" (Dutch) it was mentioned in the 1747 map by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin.[4]
See also
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[edit | edit source]- ^ a b Áreas protegidas Maio Archived 2018-08-13 at the Wayback Machine, Maio Biodiversity Foundation
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- ^ Reservas Naturais, Áreas protegidas Cabo Verde
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