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São Vicente

American  
[soun vi-san-ti] / ˈsãʊ̃ vɪˈsɛ̃ tɪ /

noun

  1. an island city in SE Brazil.


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Alveno Yali, a community organiser in São Vicente, the worst affected Island, described the situation as "an incredible moment of heavy rains, strong winds, and flash floods, resulting in significant material losses".

From BBC Aug. 13, 2025

Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão, after deadly floods which killed at least nine people and forced 1,500 from their homes.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2025

The fishermen towed his boat back to Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2024

Tourists from Europe usually head to Sal and Boa Vista, where resorts partition white-sand beaches; adventurous visitors climb the active volcano on Fogo or celebrate Carnival on São Vicente.

From New York Times Jan. 3, 2024

Philip took a great interest in the building of the Escorial, and also had the plans of São Vicente submitted to him in 1590.

From Portuguese Architecture by Watson, Walter Crum

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