Furna (Brava), Cape Verde
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For other uses, see Furna.
| Furna | ||
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| Island: | Brava | |
| Municipality: | Brava |
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| Distance from the island capital: | near Vila Nova Sintra | |
| Area code: | - | |
Furna (also translated in ALUPEC or ALUPEK), is a port community in the island of northeastern part of the Brava, Cape Verde. The area around Furna are surrounded by mountains to the southwest and is linked with a road linking to the island capital of Vila Nova Sintra and the rest of the island. It serves ferry routes to the nearby island of Fogo via its small port with São Filipe.
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[edit] Geography
The village are surrounded by rocky and grassy mountains with a small valley to the southwest. The town of Vila Nova Sintra can be seen above to the southwest as well as the island's tallest mountain Fontainhas
[edit] Nearest places
- Santa Bárbara, south
- Mato Grande, southwest
[edit] Other
Furna features a school, a middle school, churches and a square (praça or prasa), its nearest high school is in Vila Nova Sintra.
[edit] External links
| The Island of Brava |
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