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Inhabitants of Paul lay the framework for the agricultural system seen in the two previous slides. The main economy in this area is agriculture due to the fact that vegetation flourishes even in seasons of drought.

Pictured are planted rows of crops on the municipality of Paul. The area is known for its nutrient rich land that gives rise to a diverse range of crops, the most prominent being corn.

Children stand amidst rows of planted crops.

An unidentified family stands ready for their portrait to be taken in the municipality of Paul.

Cova is a crater that is part of an inactive volcano on the island of São Antão. A distinct feature of this high altitude micro environment is the flora that resides there. As opposed to the lush valleys below, the crater Cova boasts woody vegetation…

Cova is a crater that is part of an inactive volcano on the island of São Antão. A distinct feature of this high altitude micro environment is the flora that resides there. As opposed to the lush valleys below, the crater Cova boasts woody vegetation…

Two unidentified children stand amidst the Pozolan Mines in Porto Novo.

An unidentified woman stands beneath a sign that translates to:
"In 1947, Emilio Santiago discovered and identified the existence of pozolan in the landscape of Cape Verde. With 93 years, Luiz C. Santiago selflessly and courageously made the…

Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks.

Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks.

Pozolan fills…

Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks.