Cape Verde

Cape Verde

Cape Verde is a nation made up of 10 islands off the western coast of Africa. The terrain is rugged, rocky and volcanic. The islands are 310 miles from the African mainland. Cape Verde's population of less than a half million (as of 2007), is over 70% Creole: a mix of African and European (mainly Portuguese).

Fast Facts

Capital: Praia
Government: Republic
Population: 423,613 (July 2007 estimate)
Currency: Cape Verdean escudo
Official Language: Portuguese

History

The islands were discovered by the ancient Phoenicians around 1000 B.C., but remained unpopulated until being colonized by Portugal in the 15th Century. It subsequently became a pivotal site in the slave trade, of which the the current population—largely descended from slaves—is a direct legacy. Cape Verde became independent from Portugal in 1975. Cape Verde's Sal Island has become a tourist attraction for international beachgoers.

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Cape Verde Capital

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