Monte Cara is a mountain in western part of the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde. Its elevation is 490 m.[2] It resembles a human face looking at the sky, hence its name, which means "face mountain". It is a landmark of the city of Mindelo, from which it can be seen across Porto Grande Bay.[2]
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Monte Cara and Porto Grande Bay seen from Mindelo | |
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Elevation | 490 m (1,610 ft) |
Prominence | 248 m (814 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 16°52′27″N 25°02′15″W |
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![]() ![]() Monte Cara northwestern São Vicente |
The album Voz d'Amor (2003) by Cesária Évora contains the song Monte Cara.[3]
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