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___ Cape VerdeA virtual travel guide to the archipelagos of Cabo Verde. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Cape Verde's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Cape Verde, addresses of Cape Verde and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Cape Verde. |
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Republic of Cape Verde | República de Cabo Verde |
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 Flag of Cape Verde Background: 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 resupply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. Following independence in 1975, and a tentative interest in unification with Guinea-Bissau, a one-party system was established and maintained until multi-party elections were held in 1990. Cape Verde continues to exhibit one of Africa's most stable democratic governments. Repeated droughts during the second half of the 20th century caused significant hardship and prompted heavy emigration. As a result, Cape Verde's expatriate population is greater than its domestic one. Most Cape Verdeans have both African and Portuguese antecedents. maritime borders: Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal related countries: Portugal |
 Official Name: República de Cabo Verde short form: Cabo Verde int'l long form: Republic of Cape Verde int'l short form: Cape Verde ISO Country Code: cv Time: Local Time = UTC -1h Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 08:59 Capital City: Praia (pop. 100 000) on the island Sao Tiago (Santiago) Other Cities: Mindelo (pop. 68 000) Government: Republic. Independence: 5 July 1975 (from Portugal). Constitution: 1982; revised 1992, 1995, and 1999. Geography: Location: Group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean some 500 km from the west coast of Africa (Senegal). Area: 4 033 sq. km. (1 557 sq. mi.) Terrain: Rugged volcanic islands. Highest point: Mt. Fogo 2 829 m (a volcano on Fogo Island) Climate: Tropical dry, with two seasons. Dry season: November to July, tempered by trade winds. Rainy season: August to October. People: Nationality: Cape Verdean(s). Population: 420 000. Ethnic groups: Creole (mixed African and Portuguese), African, European. Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant. Languages: Portuguese (official); Crioulo (a blend of Creole Portuguese and West African) Literacy: 76%. Natural resources: Salt, pozzolana (tuff), limestone. Agriculture products: Bananas, corn, beans, sugarcane, coffee, fruits, vegetables, livestock products. Industries: Fish and fish products, food and beverages, ship repair, furniture, metal products, tourism. Exports partners: Portugal 57.6%, USA 16.7%, UK 11% (2004) Imports partners: Portugal 41.8%, USA 12.3%, Netherlands 8.4%, Spain 5.2%, Italy 4.2%, Brazil 4% (2004) Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Cape VerdeGoverno de Cabo VerdeThe Cape Verde Government site. Presidência da República Presidency of CV. Assembleia Nacional de Cabo Verde The National Assembly of Cape Verde. Diplomatic Missions Embaixada de Cabo Verde Berlim Embassy of the Republic of Cape Verde, Berlin. Embassy of Cape Verde in Washington The embassy website provides very comprehensive information on Cape Verde. Statistics Instituto Nacional de Estatística de Cabo Verde Cape Verde in figures. Maps Map of Cape VerdeAdministrative map of Cape Verde.  Google
Earth Cape VerdeZoomable satellite view of Cape Verde. Google
Earth PraiaZoomable satellite view of Cape Verde's capital city. Map
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Cape Verde NewsA SemanaCV news. Expresso das Ilhas Island news (in Portuguese) Liberal Regional news (in Portuguese) VisaoNews.com News from Cape Verde, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Príncipe (in Portuguese). VozDiPovo Cabo Verde news (in Portuguese) |
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Arts & CultureAssociação MindelactArtist und Cultural Association of Cape Verde (in Portuguese). Music Suzanna Lubrano Official website of the Cape Verdean born female singer. Sounds of Cabo Verde Music of the Cape Verde islands. |
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Business & EconomyBanco de Cabo VerdeThe Central Bank of Cape Verde. Bolsa de Valores de Cabo Verde CV Stock Exchange. Câmara de Comércio, Indústria e Turismo Portugal Cabo Verde Site of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Portugal/Cape Verde provides information about Portuguese-Cape Verdean business relations (in Portuguese) Cape Verde Property Portal Property sale in Cape Verde. CV Yellow Pages Cape Verde business directory. Transportation Transportes Aereos de Cabo Verde TACV is the flag carrier of the Republic of Cape Verde. Enapor - Portos de Cabo Verde Site provides some information about Ports of CV. |
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Destination Cape Verde Islands - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Cabo Verde islands.Barlaventos, the northern island group: Santo Antão, São Vicente, Santa Luzia, São Nicolau, Sal, and Boa Vista. Sotaventos the southern island group: Maio, Santiago, Fogo, Brava, Links to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, bird watching, diving, fishing, nightlife, sailing, surfing, trekking, windsurfing, tours and much more. Agência Nacional de Viagens Regrettably the National travel agency has less information to offer. Camâra Municipal de São Vicente San Vincente city council provides information on the island (in Portuguese). CaboVerdeOnline CaboVerde virtual community provides insight and country information. Central de Reservas Cape Verde travel and tourism information. (in Portuguese) Cape Verde WWW pages about Cape Verde and a guide to the islands of Cape Verde. Cabo Verde Foto Gallery Photos of Cape Verde. Cape Verde Home Page Connecting the Worldwide Capeverdean Community. Cape Verde Virtual Community Cabo Verde bilingual community portal site. Cities Mindelo Infos Mindelo tourism information (in French) São Filipe Site about São Filipe a town on the island Fogo. |
 The city of Mindelo © mindelo.info |
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EducationUniversidade de Cabo VerdeSite of the National Commission for the Installation of the first public university of CV (in Portuguese). Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde Official site of Jean Piaget University, Praia (in Portuguese) |
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EnvironmentInstituto Nacional de Gestão dos Recursos HídricosThe National Institute for Management of Water Resources (in Portuguese). INDP-Instituto Nacional de Desenvolvimento das Pescas National scientific institute for the developement of fishery (in Portuguese). Instituto Superior de Engenharia e Ciências do Mar - ISECMAR Superior Institute of Engineering and Sciences of the Sea (in Portuguese). Simpósio Fauna e Flora das Ilhas Atlânticas |
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HistoryCabo Verde Chronological ReferencesTimeline of Cape Verde's history. História de Cabo Verde History of Cape Verde (in Portuguese) |
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SearchCaboVerde 24Search engine and link directory for Cabo Verde Cabo Verde Telecom Links to various information sources on Cape Verde. Additional Information on Cape VerdeAfrica South of the Sahara: Cape VerdeStanford University BBC News Country Profile: Cape Verde Background Notes: Cape Verde Governments on the WWW: Cape Verde Index on Africa: Cape Verde Mbendi Profile: Cape Verde Including economic overviews and directories of companies. Open Directory Project: Cape Verde Wikipedia: Cape Verde The World Factbook -- Cape Verde |
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