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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
Tuesday, 05-08-12, 6:01
[ANGOP]
Luanda -
A delegation of Cape Verde led by the High Court Presiding Judge Francisco dos Santos, arrived Monday in Luanda to attend the 3rd International Seminar on Military Criminal Law and the 6th Meeting of the International Association of Military Justice from May 9-11.
Monday, 05-07-12, 8:56
[RNW Africa]
Rotterdam -
"I know where I come from, my roots and my parents' history," says Carlos Gonçalves. When he was a toddler, his family left Cape Verde for Rotterdam. Forty years later, Gonçalves chairs the local government of Delfshaven, one of 14 districts comprising the Dutch port city.
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