Tag: Leeward Islands

  • Cape Verde
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    Cape Verde

    This is an island nation which was created by rising magma from the ocean. There is still an active volcano on one of the islands, and several other places where the ground is very warm or even hot. There are nearby underground volcanoes that have not yet reached the water’s surface and will likely add…

  • Antigua and Barbuda
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    Antigua and Barbuda

    See how this tiny dual-island nation – a year-round popular tourist destination in the Caribbean – is made up of one coral island, Barbuda; and one volcanic island, Antigua. There’s also a third uninhabited island – Redonda, which is entirely a national park. Discover how one enterprising man set up sugar plantations and ushered in…