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The mineral exposed here is presumed to be sulfur that lies in a local mine of Boa Vista.

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Here is a close up displaying the inner walls of a local mine. It is speculated that the abundant mineral here is sulfur.

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Five unidentified individuals stand in front of a local mine in Boa Vista. The identification of the mineral is uncertain, however, it may be sulfur.

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An unidentified person sits atop a donkey on the outskirts of an unidentified village.

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The bottom of a deep wind-powered well that provides vital water resources to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.

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Two children walk up the stairs from the well with a container, presumably filled with water.

The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.

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A woman places a pail full of water atop her head after retrieving the water from the wind-powered well.

The well provides a vital resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.

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Six children climb upon the base of a windmill that supplies power to a well in Boa Vista.

The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.

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A handful of people stand at the base of a wind-powered well. The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.

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A woman displays flora alongside the road that leads to Sal Rei. A village can be seen on higher ground in the background.

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Men and children on donkeys stop to rest on the road that leads to Sal Rei.

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David Baxter passes by four men with donkeys and a dog on the road to Sal Rei.

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Flora alongside a road to Sal Rei.

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A windmill provides energy for a village along the road that leads back to Sal Rei.

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A village on higher ground on the road to Sal Rei.

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On the road returning to Sal Rei, David Baxter snaps a photo of one of the more mountainous areas on Boa Vista.

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David Baxter enjoys peace and quiet outside his tent at dusk on Praia Curralinho.

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Fishermen load a mule with their catch, among other supplies.

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A mule used by fishermen stands on a rocky beach next to shelter.

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Fisherman evaluates his catch on a beach in Boa Vista.

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Fishermen evaluate their catch on a beach in Boa Vista.

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Fisherman and three children sit on a beach in Boa Vista.

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Fisherman kneels among his catch on a beach in Boa Vista.

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David Baxter revisits Praia Curralinho in 1988, this time with a dome tent.

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View of Praia Curralinho in 1988.

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View of Praia Curralinho in 1988.

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A family spends time near a beach on Boa Vista.

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Coastal scene near the then newly constructed desalination plant built by the Danish government.

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A man and a woman near a tower overlooking the desalination plant on Boa Vista.

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An unidentified man works in a desalination plant.

The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph.

Natural fresh water sources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde.…

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An unidentified man works in a desalination plant.

The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph

Natural fresh water sources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore,…

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The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph.

Natural fresh water sources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore, seawater desalination plants are absolutely crucial…

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The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph.

Natural fresh water resources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore, seawater desalination plants are absolutely…

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The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph.

Natural fresh water resources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore, seawater desalination plants are absolutely…

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This desalination plant utilizes reverse osmosis to convert ocean water into viable, drinking water for the community. Osmosis requires a semi permeable membrane separating two containers: one filled with pure water and the other with saline (salt)…

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An unidentified man operates a lever on one of the machines of the desalination plant.

This plant utilizes reverse osmosis to convert ocean water into viable, drinking water for the community. Osmosis requires a semi permeable membrane separating…

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An unidentified man stands amidst some machinery, possibly a power source, that is part of a desalination plant.

This plant utilizes reverse osmosis to convert ocean water into viable, drinking water for the community. Osmosis requires a semi…

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At the time this photo was taken, this desalination plant had just been built along the coast of Boa Vista. The plant was built by the Danish government and has served its purpose of providing fresh drinking water to the community by process of…

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Area surrounding the intake mechanism for a newly constructed desalination plant on Boa Vista. The plant was built by the Danish government and has provided fresh drinking water to the community.

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Three men on a journey to Ilha de Sal Rei. Some commercial vessels and small fishing boats can be seen between here and the shore of Boa Vista.

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Three men in a small vessel pose for a photograph as they approach the Ilha de Sal Rei, a small islet off the coast of Boa Vista.

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This photo was taken on the shores of Ilha de Sal Rei looking towards Sal Rei, Boa Vista on the distant horizon. It depicts just how relatively close the two are from each other.

Three men in a small vessel appear to be approaching the small islet.

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This photo was taken on the shores of Ilha de Sal Rei looking towards Sal Rei, Boa Vista on the distant horizon. It depicts just how relatively close the two are from each other.

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Ilha de Sal-Rei, an islet located just 1 km west of Sal Rei, Boa Vista is a small relatively deserted area. Although little remnants remain, the islet is known as the site of the fort of the Duque de Bragan

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Three children pose to have their picture taken just outside the boundaries of a Praça of Sal Rei.

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This photo was taken looking into the Central Praça ("plaza") of Sal Rei. The area is a popular place to host events such as parades and bandstands for the community.

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A group of five children sit under the shade of a tree just outside the play area in the Praça of Sal Rei.

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Children in the Central Praça of Sal Rei. Since this photo was taken, the area has been remodeled, adding much more color and life to this popular children's attraction.

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Located in the Central Praça of Sal Rei is the Santa Isabel Church. Since this photo was taken in 1988 the church and the area in front of it have been remodeled. The church now features a sand colored facade with bright blue accents and the square…

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Located in the Central Praça of Sal Rei is the Santa Isabel Church. Since this photo was taken in 1988 the church and the area in front of it have been remodeled. The church now features a sand colored facade with bright blue accents and the square…
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