The village of Fontainhas is perched on the hillside here on Santo Antão Island, one of the most mountainous islands in the Republic of Cabo Verde. The country consists of a series of volcanic islands located about 350 miles off the western coast of Africa. Portuguese explorers colonized the islands in the 15th century and Portugal remained in control until 1975, when the country gained independence. These days, it’s known as one of the most stable democracies in Africa.
Santo Antão Island in the Republic of Cabo Verde
Today in History
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World Reef Awareness Day
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International Moon Day
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Go Fly a Kite Day
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Paradise, found
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The Bazaruto Archipelago of Mozambique
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Birds of a feather
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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day
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20 years later
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Grab onto the handlebars, kid
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Mangrove Conservation Day
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Goliath heron in Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Best fronds forever
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Earth Day
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Gemsbok in Namibian sand dunes
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Wild turkeys in repose
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Windmills in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands
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Golden Bridge, Bà Nà Hills, Da Nang, Vietnam
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Boating on the Bojo
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Quilts as high art
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Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France
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Float on
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Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act marks 42 years
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Big Bend National Park anniversary
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A bird of beauty
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Independence Day of the Bahamas
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Mackerel forming a bait ball to avoid predators
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Road-trip worthy attraction in the heartland
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Venture into a prehistoric gallery of art
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Illuminating Annecy
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