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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: Wed-June-19 01:06 Country Calling Code: +238 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 km² (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: 492,000 (2010 census) 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. Núcleo Operacional para a Sociedade de Informação NOSI Cape Verde's Operational Unit for the Information Society. (in Portuguese) Diplomatic Missions Embaixada de Cabo Verde Berlim Embassy of the Republic of Cape Verde, Berlin. Consulado Geral de Cabo Verde em Roterdão Cape Verde Consulate General in Rotterdam, Netherlands. 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 VerdeSearchable map and satellite view of Cape Verde. Google
Earth PraiaSearchable map and 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) TV Radiotelevisão Caboverdiana (RTC) Publicly owned TV network, a radio and television station broadcasting local programs from Cape Verde, radio and television station broadcasting local programs from Cape Verde, Portugal and Brazil. |
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Arts & CultureAssociação MindelactArtist und Cultural Association of Cape Verde (in Portuguese). Capeverde.com A comprehensive guide to the islands. Sapo Cape Verde related magazine (in Portuguese). Music Cesária Évora The "Barefoot Diva" (1941 – 2011) was called the ambassador of Morna, a music and dance genre from Cape Verde, considered to be the national music of Cape Verde. 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. CVTelecom 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, and Brava. Links to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, bird watching, diving, fishing, nightlife, sailing, surfing, trekking, windsurfing, tours and much more you will find on the sites below: Agência Nacional de Viagens Regrettably the National travel agency has less information to offer. Capeverde.com A comprehensive guide to the islands. CaboVerdeOnline CaboVerde virtual community provides insight and country information. Cape Verde WWW pages about Cape Verde and a guide to the islands of Cape Verde. Cabo Verde Foto Gallery Photos of Cape Verde. Cities Câmara Municipal da Praia Official website of the city of Praia. Mindelo Infos Mindelo tourism information (in French) São Filipe Site about São Filipe a town on the island Fogo. |
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 The city of Mindelo © mindelo.info |
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EducationUniversidade de Cabo VerdeUniversity of Cape Verde was established in 2006, the in three locations: ISE (Instituto Superior de Educação - Institute of Education) is located in Praia, ISECMAR (Instituto Superior de Engenharias e Ciências do Mar - Institute of Marine Sciences and Engineering) is located in Mindelo and INIDA (Instituto Nacional de Investigação e Desenvolvimento Agrário - National Institute of Agricultural Research and Development) located in São Jorge dos Órgãos, Santiago (in Portuguese) Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde Official site of Jean Piaget University located in Praia, the university is operating a second location in Mindelo on São Vicente. (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). |
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HistoryHistória de Cabo VerdeHistory of Cape Verde (in Portuguese) History of Cape Verde Wikipedia entry about Cape Verde's history. |
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SearchCaboVerde 24Search engine and link directory for Cabo Verde Additional Information on Cape VerdeAfrica South of the Sahara: Cape VerdeStanford University BBC News Country Profile: Cape Verde Background Notes: Cape Verde Open Directory Project: Cape Verde Wikipedia: Cape Verde The World Factbook -- Cape Verde |
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