Republic of Cape Verde is located in the Atlantic Ocean to the west of the African Continent, with a population of 531,046,
making it the 172nd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Praia with a total population of 127,899. The
country encompasses 4,033 square kilometers making it the 176th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
the North Atlantic Ocean.
President Jorge Carlos Fonseca is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds
that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira Neves is recognized as the
Head of Government and achieves that status through nomination by the National Assembly and appointment by the
President and holds that position five years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their
constitution on 22nd of September 1995.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Portuguese and Crioulo. It counts among its major religions Roman
Catholic infused with indigenous beliefs and Protestant. As sources of mass communication it has 22 FM and 1 Television
stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Fogo, its highest point at 2,829 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Atlantic Ocean, which measures 965 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are food and beverages, fish processing,
shoes and garments, salt mining and ship repair. Its official currency is Cape Verdean Escudo.
Here’s something you may not know about Cape Verde. The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the
Portuguese in the 15th century; Cape Verde subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and later an important
coaling and re-supply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping.
making it the 172nd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Praia with a total population of 127,899. The
country encompasses 4,033 square kilometers making it the 176th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
the North Atlantic Ocean.
President Jorge Carlos Fonseca is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds
that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira Neves is recognized as the
Head of Government and achieves that status through nomination by the National Assembly and appointment by the
President and holds that position five years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their
constitution on 22nd of September 1995.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Portuguese and Crioulo. It counts among its major religions Roman
Catholic infused with indigenous beliefs and Protestant. As sources of mass communication it has 22 FM and 1 Television
stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Fogo, its highest point at 2,829 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Atlantic Ocean, which measures 965 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are food and beverages, fish processing,
shoes and garments, salt mining and ship repair. Its official currency is Cape Verdean Escudo.
Here’s something you may not know about Cape Verde. The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the
Portuguese in the 15th century; Cape Verde subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and later an important
coaling and re-supply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping.
| Praia on Sao Tiago Island- Cape Verde's capital and largest city |
| Mindelo, San Vincente Island |
| Sunset on Sao Nicolau Island |
| Restaurant on tiny Brava Island looking towards Fogo Island |
| Road to Sal Rei on Boa Viata Island |
| Santo Antao Island- |
| The city of Sal on Santa Maria Island |
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CAPE VERDE
Updated 25 March 2013
Updated 25 March 2013
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.04% (2001 est.)
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| Burnt our wreckage of the Georges A. Rocha off Mindelo on San Vincente Island |
| The Atlantic Ocean- Cape Verde's lowest point and principle waterway |
| Mount Fogo on Fogo Island- an active volcano and Cape Verde's highest point |
| Cachupa- a traditional Cape Verdean dish made from corn, a selection of meats, a variety of beans, vegetables like sweet potatoes, manioc cabbage and squash and different types of sausage |
| Cape Verde folksinger Cesaria Evora in traditional dress |
| Cacacho on Brava Island- Cape Verde's southernmost point |
| Ponto do Sol on Santo Antao- Cape Verde's northernmost point |
| Porto Ferreira on Boa Vista- Cape Verde's westernmost point |
| Terrafel at the foot of Monte Trigo on Santo Antao- Cape Verde's westernmost point |
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