Morrinho de Açúcar

{{Short description|Hill in Cape Verde}}

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Morrinho de Açúcar (Portuguese meaning "sugar hill") is a small hill in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 1 km from the north coast and 8 km north of the island capital Espargos. It is a remnant of a volcanic phonolitic chimney, surrounded by a vast plain. It is protected as a natural monument.[http://www.areasprotegidas.gov.cv/images/Monumentos%20Naturais_pdf.pdf Monumentos Naturais], Áreas protegidas Cabo Verde

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Category:Mountains of Cape Verde

Category:Geography of Sal, Cape Verde

Category:Protected areas of Cape Verde

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