Cape Verde - Wikipedia
WebCape Verde ( / ˈvɜːrd ( i )/ ⓘ, VURD or VUR-dee) or Cabo Verde ( / ˌkɑːboʊˈvɜːrdeɪ / ⓘ, / ˌkæb -/ KA (H)B-oh VUR-day; Portuguese: [ˈkaβu ˈveɾðɨ] ), officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an archipelago and island country of West Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean, consisting of ten volcanic islands with a combined land area of about 4,033...
Cabo Verde | Capital, Map, Language, People, & Portugal
WebMay 10, 2024 · Cabo Verde, country comprising a group of islands that lie 385 miles (620 km) off the west coast of Africa. Praia, on Santiago, is the capital. Cabo Verde is named for the westernmost cape of Africa, Cape Verde (French: Cap Vert), which is located in nearby Senegal and is the nearest point on the continent.
Cape Verde country profile - BBC News
WebSep 11, 2023 · Cape Verde country profile. Poor in natural resources, prone to drought and with little arable land, the Cabo Verde or Cape Verde islands have won a reputation for achieving political...
History of Cape Verde - Wikipedia
WebHistory of Cape Verde - Wikipedia. Contents. hide. (Top) Prehistory. Possible classical references. Portuguese discovery and colonisation. 15th and 16th centuries. 17th and 18th centuries. 19th century. 20th century. Independence movement. After independence (1975) One-party rule. End of one-party rule. See also. Footnotes. External links.
Cabo Verde travel - Lonely Planet | Africa
WebJutting up from the Atlantic, some 311 miles (500km) west of Senegal, Cabo Verde is a stunning island chain with a captivating blend of mountains, beaches and peaceful seaside villages. On Santo Antão, craggy peaks hide piercing green valleys of flowers and sugar cane, ideal for epic hikes.
A beginner's guide to Cape Verde | Rough Guides
WebDec 2, 2019 · Eternally sun-soaked and sculpted by the elements, Cape Verde – almost 600km off the west coast of Africa – is far more than just a destination for reliable winter warmth.
Visit Cape Verde Islands: Africa's 10 Enchanting Islands
WebExplore Cabo Verde. Sun and beach, mountain trails, landscapes of a nature that so easily springs up everywhere and a wealth of customs and traditions that does not translate into any price: Cabo Verde is a paradise that rests by the sea.
Cape Verde – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebCape Verde or CV (Portuguese: Cabo Verde, Kriolu: Kabu Verdi) is a country off the coast of West Africa. It is in a cluster of islands of the Atlantic Ocean, 570 km (350 mi) off the western coast of Senegal.
Cabo Verde - World Factbook Glyph
WebIntroduction. Background. The Portuguese discovered and colonized the uninhabited islands of Cabo Verde in the 15th century; Cabo Verde subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and later an important coaling and resupply stop for …
Cape Verde Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebNov 13, 2023 · Cape Verde, officially known as the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country located in the central Atlantic Ocean, off the northwest coast of Africa. It comprises a group of ten volcanic islands, which are divided into the Barlavento (windward) and Sotavento (leeward) groups.
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