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Cape Verde Facts and Figures
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Flag of Cape Verde
Map of Cape Verde
Meaning of Country's name |
Cape Verde was named after 'Cap-Vert' a cape in Wester Africa, from the Portugese 'Cabo Verde'-"Green cape" |
Capital |
Praia |
Largest Cities |
Praia, Mindelo |
Population |
516,733 (est.2010) |
Country Code |
238 |
Internet Country Code |
.cv |
Area |
1,557 mi² (4,033 km²) |
Area-Comparative |
Slightly larger than Rhode Island |
Bordering Countries |
Cape Verde is a series of islands of the coast of Northwest Africa |
Date of Founding (Current State) |
July 5, 1975 |
Type of Government |
Republic |
Languages Spoken |
Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole |
Religions Practiced |
Roman Catholic (90%), Protestant , Muslim, and traditional beliefs make up the minority |
GDP per Capita |
$3,444 (est. 2009) |
Latest GDP Growth Rate |
2.8% (est. 2008) |
Top Exports |
Fish and Footwear |
National Holidays |
New Year's Day - Jan. 1, Democracy Day - Jan. 13, Heroes' Day - Jan. 20, Carnival, Labor Day - May 1, Children's Day - June 1, Independence Day - July 5, Assumption (Day of Our Lady of Grace) - Aug. 15, National Day - Nov. 1, and Christmas Day - Dec. 25 |
Money Currency |
Escudo |
National Sports Teams |
National Football Team |
Random Fact |
The highest point in Cape Verde is on Fogo, an active volcano. (Pico do Cano) |
NEWS FROM Cape Verde
Thursday, 05-16-13, 14:05
[ANGOP]Luanda -The Angolan national rhythmic gymnastics team will travel this Thursday to Cape Verde, where they will participate from May 17 to 19 in a tournament organized by the International Gymnastics Federation, ANGOP learnt.
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