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Economy of Ilha de Santo Antao


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A major product of the island is the grog , a type of rum produced locally and very popular throughout the archipelago.

The fishing has also an important role in the economy of the island.

A pozzolan is operated on the island of Santo Antao by an industrial unit in Porto Novo

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