The Deserto de Viana is a sand desert in the northwestern part of the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. It is situated east of the towns Rabil and Sal Rei, and west of Bofarreira. The desert itself is not a protected area, but it is adjacent to the nature reserve Boa Esperança, which includes the Lagoa do Rabil and the Praia de Atalanta.Protected areas in the island of Boa Vista - Municipality of Boa Vista, March 2013
It is considered one of the seven natural wonders of Cape Verde.
See also Geography of Cape Verde List of deserts
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