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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).
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- Capital: Praia
- Government: Republic
- Population: 423,613 (July 2007 estimate)
- Currency: Cape Verdean escudo
- Official Language: Portuguese
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The islands were discovered by Portuguese explorer Diogo Gomes in 1460 and colonized by Portugal starting in 1462.Howstuffworks: Geography of Cape Verde Cape Verde subsequently became a pivotal site in the slave trade.CIA World Factbook: Cape Verde 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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Has anyone ever me a dude from Cape Verde (Africa)? All the women I meet from there are lightskin curly hair and light brown eyes
@DJBeatMiami | November 08, 2009 08:59 PM
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View All Cape Verde Questions (49) | Ask a Questionis there international airport? (1 Answer)According to http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1083.html, as of 2005, Praia international airport has international flights. According to http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/cape-verde/travel.htm "Amílcar Cabral International Airport - (Santa Maria, Sal airport code: SID) on Sal, 2km (1 ... read moreShould I move to cape cod? (3 Answers)No. If the answer was yes, you wouldn't have to ask. read more
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