and wholesale businesses, a relatively large fleet of taxis and minivans, schools (including private secondary schools and a private university). The "summit city" as it is kindly called by its locals and the outsiders is increasingly consolidating its economic success and self-sustainability. The residents of the city of Assomada enjoy the highest living standards on the island of Santiago. Notable people Norberto Tavares, singer and activist Orlanda Amarílis, writer Victor Borges (or Victor Barbosa), Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2004 to 2008 Danielson Gomes Monteiro, better known as Dani, footballer José Maria Neves, Prime Minister of Cape Verde between 2001 and 2016 and President of Cabo Verde from 2021–present Gilyto Semedo, singer Jovane Cabral, soccer player References External links Photos of Assomada on ecaboverde.com Cities in Cape Verde Santa Catarina, Cape Verde Municipal seats in Cape Verde Geography of Santiago, Cape Verde