Cidade do Maio
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Porto Inglês is a city in the southwestern part of the island of Maio in southeastern Cape Verde. It is the main urban settlement of the island, and also seat of the Maio Municipality. Its population was 2,971 in 2010. The name Porto Inglês refers to English ships that exported salt produced on the island of Maio from this town. Salt exploitation continued until the 19th century. The inconclusive Battle of Maio was fought between British and French frigate squadrons close to the town on 23 January 1814 in the last stages of the Napoleonic Wars. ()
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Cidade do Maio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Forte de São José, Salinas of the English Port, Monte Batalha, Morro.