NICHOLAS, St., one of the Cape Verde Islands, is situated in N. Lat. 16. 42., W. Long. 24. 20. Its shape is irregular; and its area is 115 square miles. There are two remarkable mountains in the island, one of which, near the centre, has the form of a sugar-loaf, and is called the Peak of Trade. The soil is fertile, but there is not much wood or water. There are several not very good harbours on the south coast; but the principal trade is carried on at Grand or St George Bay, at the western extremity. Pop. 5418.