BRAVA ISLAND

Portuguese Ilha Brava, southernmost island of Cape Verde, located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 400 mi (640 km) off the West African coast. It has an area of 26 sq mi (67 sq km) and rises to Monte Fontainhas (3,201 ft ). The main economic activities are fishing and some agriculture. Vila de Nova Sintra, near the centre of the island, is the chief town. Pop. (1980 prelim.) 6,984.