Cape Verde

The Republic of Cape Verde is a republic located on an archipelago of the North Atlantic Ocean, off the western coast of Africa. The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading center for African slaves. Most Cape Verdeans descend from both groups. Independence was achieved in 1975. The capital is Praia.

"Cape Verde" is named for Cap-Vert, now in Senegal, the westernmost point of Africa.

History of Cape Verde
Geography of Cape Verde
Demographics of Cape Verde
Politics of Cape Verde
Economy of Cape Verde
Communications in Cape Verde
Transportation in Cape Verde
Military of Cape Verde
Foreign relations of Cape Verde

Reference

Much of the material in these articles comes from the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the 2003 U.S. Department of State website.

		Cape Verde
		The Republic of Cape Verde is a republic located on an archipelago of the North Atlantic Ocean, off the western coast of Africa. The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading center for African slaves. Most Cape Verdeans descend from both groups. Independence was achieved in 1975. The capital is Praia. "Cape Verde" is named for Cap-Vert, now in Senegal, the westernmost point of Africa. History of Cape Verde Geography of Cape Verde Demographics of Cape Verde Politics of Cape Verde Economy of Cape Verde Communications in Cape Verde Transportation in Cape Verde Military of Cape Verde Foreign relations of Cape Verde Reference Much of the material in these articles comes from the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the 2003 U.S. Department of State website.
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