Fogo Natural Park

Fogo Natural Park
Welcome sign into the Natural Park
Coordinates14°57′N 24°22′W / 14.95°N 24.36°W / 14.95; -24.36
Area84.69 km2 (32.70 sq mi)

Fogo Natural Park (Portuguese: Parque Natural do Fogo) is a protected area located on Fogo Island in Cape Verde, an archipelago nation in the central Atlantic Ocean. Established in 2003, the park encompasses an area of 84.69 km2 (32.70 sq mi), representing 17.8% of the island's total landmass. It is geographically distributed across three municipalities in the region. The park incorporates the active stratovolcano of Pico do Fogo and the Monte Velha forests.

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