a small island on the W. coast of Africa, belonging to the French, immediately S. of Cape-de-Verd, in N. Lat. 14.39°, W. Long. 17.26°. It is about three miles in circumference, and has a small sandy bay on the N.E. side. On an elevated plateau in the centre is Fort St Michael, which commands the town. The town occupies more than two-thirds of the island. The island is deficient in water, but is said to be healthy. It is an entrepot for Senegal gum, ivory, gold dust, and other productions of the coast. Pop. nearly 5000, comprising a few Europeans.