It is almost impossible to overstate the beauty of Cape Verde. Cooled by the Atlantic Ocean’s currents, Cape Verde boasts a variety of landscapes that belie its small size, with the beaches of Boa Vista and Sal, the volcanic peak of Fogo and the fertile valleys of Santo Antao all ready to delight the visitor’s eye. The country's 10 islands bring more and more overseas visitors every year, with popular hotspots for resorts and developments including Sal, Boa Vista and Maio. Despite potentially high housing prices and rental costs, good yields are also reported at Santa Maria. The political system is stable and the standard of living the highest in West Africa.