Barlavento (windward) islands

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The Barlavento (windward) islands are the northern, more exposed group of Cape Verde’s Atlantic archipelago, known for their rugged landscapes, strong trade winds, and maritime heritage.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical region
island group
administrativeDivisionType island group of Cape Verde
alternateName Ilhas de Barlavento
Windward Islands of Cape Verde
climate arid
semi-arid
contains Espargos
Mindelo
Porto Novo
Sal Rei
country Cape Verde
linked to: Cape Verde Islands
countrySubdivisionOf Cape Verde
linked to: Cape Verde Islands
etymology Portuguese term "Barlavento" meaning "windward"
hasCapitalLikeCity Mindelo
hasCharacteristic more exposed to Atlantic trade winds than Sotavento Islands
mountainous terrain on several islands
sandy beaches on Sal and Boa Vista
volcanic origin
hasSubdivisions Boa Vista
Branco Islet NERFINISHED
Raso Islet NERFINISHED
Sal
Santa Luzia
Santo Antão
São Nicolau
São Vicente
knownFor beach tourism
fishing
kitesurfing
maritime heritage
rugged landscapes
strong trade winds
windsurfing
languageUsed Cape Verdean Creole
Portuguese
locatedIn Atlantic Ocean
Northern Hemisphere
Western Africa region
linked to: West Africa
maritimeZone exclusive economic zone of Cape Verde
name Barlavento Islands
partOf Cape Verde
linked to: Cape Verde Islands

Cape Verde archipelago
linked to: Cape Verde Islands

Macaronesia
positionWithinArchipelago northern group of Cape Verde islands
relativeLocation north of Sotavento Islands
tourismType nautical tourism
sun and beach tourism

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São Nicolau regionalGrouping Barlavento (windward) islands