Cape Verde

Country Cape Verde
Capital Praia
Continent Africa
Currency Cape Verdean escudo(CVE)
Languages Portuguese & Cape Verdean Creole

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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.

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Cape Verde - Wikipedia
Cape Verde - CIA World Fact Book
Cape Verde - BBC
Cape Verde - Timeline - BBC

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Cape Verde’s double celebration and coaching turmoil for South Africa: Wafcon storylines - The GuardianCape Verde’s double celebration and coaching turmoil for South Africa: Wafcon storylines  The Guardian

Malawi And Cape Verde Make WAFCON 2026 Finals For The First Time - ForbesMalawi And Cape Verde Make WAFCON 2026 Finals For The First Time  Forbes

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Cape Verde make history as second-smallest qualifier - BBCWorld Cup 2026 qualifying: Cape Verde make history as second-smallest qualifier  BBC

Cape Verde clinches historic first qualification for FIFA World Cup - Al JazeeraCape Verde clinches historic first qualification for FIFA World Cup  Al Jazeera

'Biggest thing since independence' - Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot - BBC'Biggest thing since independence' - Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot  BBC

‘A defining moment of our nation’: Cape Verde goes wild to celebrate historic World Cup spot - The Guardian‘A defining moment of our nation’: Cape Verde goes wild to celebrate historic World Cup spot  The Guardian

Cape Verde seal historic debut place at World Cup 2026 and deny Cameroon - The GuardianCape Verde seal historic debut place at World Cup 2026 and deny Cameroon  The Guardian

Cape Verde qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, book first ever spot in showpiece event; capital Praia erupts - Times of IndiaCape Verde qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, book first ever spot in showpiece event; capital Praia erupts  Times of India

TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026: Cape Verde writes a new chapter in its history - Confédération Africaine de FootballTotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026: Cape Verde writes a new chapter in its history  Confédération Africaine de Football

Research results on young people's dreams captivate audiences in Cape Verde - Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)Research results on young people's dreams captivate audiences in Cape Verde  Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)

How tiny Cape Verde reached the World Cup while India still dreams - Telegraph IndiaHow tiny Cape Verde reached the World Cup while India still dreams  Telegraph India

Heroic Cape Verde and hopeless India: Why there is no correlation between population and success in football - The Indian ExpressHeroic Cape Verde and hopeless India: Why there is no correlation between population and success in football  The Indian Express

Cape Verde — How can it become second-smallest nation ever to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026? - SportstarCape Verde — How can it become second-smallest nation ever to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026?  Sportstar

Cape Verde makes history, qualifies for its first-ever FIFA World Cup - financialexpress.comCape Verde makes history, qualifies for its first-ever FIFA World Cup  financialexpress.com

Cape Verde qualify for FIFA World Cup; here’s list of 5 smallest countries in WC history - The FederalCape Verde qualify for FIFA World Cup; here’s list of 5 smallest countries in WC history  The Federal

Cape Verde: Thousands of people devastated by sudden, severe floods - IFRCCape Verde: Thousands of people devastated by sudden, severe floods  IFRC

Cape Verde creates history as they qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 - RevsportzCape Verde creates history as they qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026  Revsportz

Cape Verde becomes second-smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup - SportstarCape Verde becomes second-smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup  Sportstar

Cape Verde, and a FIFA World Cup inspiration - The Indian ExpressCape Verde, and a FIFA World Cup inspiration  The Indian Express

Cape Verde qualify for first-ever football World Cup after 3-0 win - Al JazeeraCape Verde qualify for first-ever football World Cup after 3-0 win  Al Jazeera

In football, Cape Verde rediscovers its independence as players and president unite for big goal - Telegraph IndiaIn football, Cape Verde rediscovers its independence as players and president unite for big goal  Telegraph India

IFRC launches emergency appeal to respond to devastating floods in Cape Verde - IFRCIFRC launches emergency appeal to respond to devastating floods in Cape Verde  IFRC

Cape Verde historically qualifies for the FIFA World Cup - Confédération Africaine de FootballCape Verde historically qualifies for the FIFA World Cup  Confédération Africaine de Football

Cape Verde vs Eswatini, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers LIVE Streaming info: When and where to watch? - SportstarCape Verde vs Eswatini, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers LIVE Streaming info: When and where to watch?  Sportstar

Cape Verde’s World Cup dream delayed after thrilling 3-3 draw against Libya - Telegraph IndiaCape Verde’s World Cup dream delayed after thrilling 3-3 draw against Libya  Telegraph India

Wafcon 2026: Holders Nigeria and debutants Cape Verde and Malawi qualify - BBCWafcon 2026: Holders Nigeria and debutants Cape Verde and Malawi qualify  BBC

Cape Verde qualify for first-ever World Cup - The Athletic - The New York TimesCape Verde qualify for first-ever World Cup - The Athletic  The New York Times

Cape Verde celebrates historic first World Cup qualification - dw.comCape Verde celebrates historic first World Cup qualification  dw.com

With Just 5 Lakh Population, Cape Verde 2nd Smallest Country To Qualify For FIFA World Cup - ETV BharatWith Just 5 Lakh Population, Cape Verde 2nd Smallest Country To Qualify For FIFA World Cup  ETV Bharat

Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini - AP NewsCape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini  AP News

Libya 3-3 Cape Verde: Blue Sharks miss chance to reach first ever World Cup - BBCLibya 3-3 Cape Verde: Blue Sharks miss chance to reach first ever World Cup  BBC

Cape Verde, Cameroon in final-day showdown for 2026 World Cup spot - Confédération Africaine de FootballCape Verde, Cameroon in final-day showdown for 2026 World Cup spot  Confédération Africaine de Football

Cape Verde success would have been scarcely believable 20 years ago - ReutersCape Verde success would have been scarcely believable 20 years ago  Reuters

Tiny Cape Verde qualify for first World Cup - Sport NationTiny Cape Verde qualify for first World Cup  Sport Nation

A tiny nation's big triumph: Cape Verde all set for FIFA World Cup debut - theweek.inA tiny nation's big triumph: Cape Verde all set for FIFA World Cup debut  theweek.in

Pastures green: Cape Verde show no fear to reach World Cup for the first time - RFIPastures green: Cape Verde show no fear to reach World Cup for the first time  RFI

Cabo Verde secures historic, first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineCabo Verde secures historic, first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Inforegio - Cabo Verde takes a leading role with 28 Interreg approved projects - European CommissionInforegio - Cabo Verde takes a leading role with 28 Interreg approved projects  European Commission

Football: Cabo Verde, the African archipelago nation making history with maiden FIFA men’s World Cup qualification - Olympics.comFootball: Cabo Verde, the African archipelago nation making history with maiden FIFA men’s World Cup qualification  Olympics.com

Cape Verde: The Smallest Country Ever to Qualify for a World Cup - beIN SPORTS USACape Verde: The Smallest Country Ever to Qualify for a World Cup  beIN SPORTS USA

Cape Verde | Floods Response: Operation Update #1 (MDRCV005) - ReliefWebCape Verde | Floods Response: Operation Update #1 (MDRCV005)  ReliefWeb

DREF Operation No MDRCV005 Cabo Verde Flood 2025 - ReliefWebDREF Operation No MDRCV005 Cabo Verde Flood 2025  ReliefWeb

About Cachupa, Memory, And A Quiet Culinary Revolution In Cape Verde - Travel and Leisure AsiaAbout Cachupa, Memory, And A Quiet Culinary Revolution In Cape Verde  Travel and Leisure Asia

One Small Country, One Giant Leap in Football History: The Cape Verde Story - RevsportzOne Small Country, One Giant Leap in Football History: The Cape Verde Story  Revsportz

Cape Verde qualify & go second - The 10 smallest nations to make it to a World Cup - TransfermarktCape Verde qualify & go second - The 10 smallest nations to make it to a World Cup  Transfermarkt

Cape Verde qualify for 2026 World Cup - ReutersCape Verde qualify for 2026 World Cup  Reuters

Africa | Cape Verde | Floods - Emergency Appeal (MDRCV005) - ReliefWebAfrica | Cape Verde | Floods - Emergency Appeal (MDRCV005)  ReliefWeb

Egypt, Algeria and Ghana close in on World Cup tickets, Cape Verde eye historic first - Confédération Africaine de FootballEgypt, Algeria and Ghana close in on World Cup tickets, Cape Verde eye historic first  Confédération Africaine de Football

Cape Verde erupts as tiny African nation qualifies for first World Cup - thenationalnews.comCape Verde erupts as tiny African nation qualifies for first World Cup  thenationalnews.com

Can Cape Verde reach the World Cup finals? - ReutersCan Cape Verde reach the World Cup finals?  Reuters

From Iceland to Cape Verde: The 5 smallest countries ever to reach the World Cup - AP NewsFrom Iceland to Cape Verde: The 5 smallest countries ever to reach the World Cup  AP News

World Cup-bound Cape Verdean Lopes relishing his week to remember - BBCWorld Cup-bound Cape Verdean Lopes relishing his week to remember  BBC

Historic Cup qualification for Cape Verde - China DailyHistoric Cup qualification for Cape Verde  China Daily

Cape Verde boss Bubista urges squad to seize chance to reach first World Cup - RFICape Verde boss Bubista urges squad to seize chance to reach first World Cup  RFI

From maritime to Blue economy: Transforming Cabo Verde’s fisheries Sector - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupFrom maritime to Blue economy: Transforming Cabo Verde’s fisheries Sector  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Cape Verde Archives - Just Women's SportsCape Verde Archives  Just Women's Sports

Cape Verde Makes History, Qualifies for Its First-Ever World Cup - beIN SPORTS USACape Verde Makes History, Qualifies for Its First-Ever World Cup  beIN SPORTS USA

Population 600,000: How did Cape Verde accomplish the impossible? - news.cgtn.comPopulation 600,000: How did Cape Verde accomplish the impossible?  news.cgtn.com

Cape Verde one step away from historic World Cup qualification - SportaranCape Verde one step away from historic World Cup qualification  Sportaran

Cape Verde floods kill at least eight people - ThePrintCape Verde floods kill at least eight people  ThePrint

Destination World Cup 2026: The miracle of Cape Verde - The Athletic - The New York TimesDestination World Cup 2026: The miracle of Cape Verde - The Athletic  The New York Times

World Cup qualifier stopped by runaway rat, Cape Verde makes history - Australian Broadcasting CorporationWorld Cup qualifier stopped by runaway rat, Cape Verde makes history  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Cape Verde qualify for World Cup: Exclusive Pico Lopes interview as African nation reach tournament for first time - Sky SportsCape Verde qualify for World Cup: Exclusive Pico Lopes interview as African nation reach tournament for first time  Sky Sports

Cape Verde - The Reality Behind the Resorts - dw.comCape Verde - The Reality Behind the Resorts  dw.com

Mum dies after falling ill at Cape Verde hotel as family left 'broken' - facebook.comMum dies after falling ill at Cape Verde hotel as family left 'broken'  facebook.com

Cape Verde qualify for first 2026 World Cup - Dubai Eye 103.8Cape Verde qualify for first 2026 World Cup  Dubai Eye 103.8

An explosion of joy: how Cape Verde reached the World Cup - The ObserverAn explosion of joy: how Cape Verde reached the World Cup  The Observer

Cabo Verde: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Increased Resilience and Equal Opportunities - World Bank GroupCabo Verde: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Increased Resilience and Equal Opportunities  World Bank Group

LinkedIn played its part in Cape Verde’s historic World Cup qualification - Gulf NewsLinkedIn played its part in Cape Verde’s historic World Cup qualification  Gulf News

Building Bridges: The Role of Euro Convertibility in Cabo Verde’s Economic Vision - International BankerBuilding Bridges: The Role of Euro Convertibility in Cabo Verde’s Economic Vision  International Banker

Cape Verde qualify for first ever World Cup with 3-0 win over Eswatini - NBC SportsCape Verde qualify for first ever World Cup with 3-0 win over Eswatini  NBC Sports

Cape Verde floods: State of emergency declared in São Vicente and Santo Antão - BBCCape Verde floods: State of emergency declared in São Vicente and Santo Antão  BBC

Cape Verde: Parliamentary consensus to enhance the education workers’ status - Education InternationalCape Verde: Parliamentary consensus to enhance the education workers’ status  Education International

'I don't have words': Cape Verde erupts in celebration after historic World Cup qualification - SBS Australia'I don't have words': Cape Verde erupts in celebration after historic World Cup qualification  SBS Australia

Inauguration of Cabo Verde’s Technology Park in Praia and Mindelo - African Development Bank GroupInauguration of Cabo Verde’s Technology Park in Praia and Mindelo  African Development Bank Group

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Cape Verde, Senegal and South Africa on brink of spots - BBCWorld Cup 2026 qualifying: Cape Verde, Senegal and South Africa on brink of spots  BBC

Cape Verde Unveils €45M Tech Hub to Drive Digital Growth - TechAfrica NewsCape Verde Unveils €45M Tech Hub to Drive Digital Growth  TechAfrica News

Cape Verde: Teachers demand dignity and recognition on National Teachers' Day - Education InternationalCape Verde: Teachers demand dignity and recognition on National Teachers' Day  Education International

Mapping marine debris hotspots on Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde - ScienceDirect.comMapping marine debris hotspots on Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde  ScienceDirect.com

Which Cabo Verde island should you visit? - Lonely PlanetWhich Cabo Verde island should you visit?  Lonely Planet

Cape Verde vs Tunisia - Qualification to Quarter Finals - FIBA AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballCape Verde vs Tunisia - Qualification to Quarter Finals - FIBA AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Cape Verde : two bilateral agreements signed with Luxembourg - Africa News AgencyCape Verde : two bilateral agreements signed with Luxembourg  Africa News Agency

Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup: Island nation off the coast of Africa becomes the second smallest country to reach global showpiece - Goal.comCape Verde qualify for the World Cup: Island nation off the coast of Africa becomes the second smallest country to reach global showpiece  Goal.com

Angola defeat Cape Verde in front of a record crowd of 12,700 - fiba.basketballAngola defeat Cape Verde in front of a record crowd of 12,700  fiba.basketball

Huge opportunity: how IP is helping musicians in Cabo Verde - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Huge opportunity: how IP is helping musicians in Cabo Verde  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup! Island nation off the coast of Africa becomes the second smallest country ever to reach global showpiece - Goal.comCape Verde qualify for the World Cup! Island nation off the coast of Africa becomes the second smallest country ever to reach global showpiece  Goal.com

Promoting sustainable intra-African export growth for Cabo Verde’s small and medium-sized enterprises through the blue economy - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Promoting sustainable intra-African export growth for Cabo Verde’s small and medium-sized enterprises through the blue economy  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Prime minister of Cape Verde attends Mindelo Cruise Port inauguration - Seatrade Cruise NewsPrime minister of Cape Verde attends Mindelo Cruise Port inauguration  Seatrade Cruise News

Cape Verde: Historic salary increase brings stability and dignity to the teaching profession - Education InternationalCape Verde: Historic salary increase brings stability and dignity to the teaching profession  Education International

Egypt become third African country to qualify for World Cup - ReutersEgypt become third African country to qualify for World Cup  Reuters

Revealing the Cape Verde Hotspot Track Across the Great Lakes - Tao - 2025 - Geophysical Research Letters - AGU PublicationsRevealing the Cape Verde Hotspot Track Across the Great Lakes - Tao - 2025 - Geophysical Research Letters  AGU Publications

African Development Bank Launches Cabo Verde Country Focus Report 2025 - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Launches Cabo Verde Country Focus Report 2025  African Development Bank Group

Cape Verde's Last Hope for Historic World Cup Qualification - DevdiscourseCape Verde's Last Hope for Historic World Cup Qualification  Devdiscourse

Cape Verde celebrates 50 years of independence - dw.comCape Verde celebrates 50 years of independence  dw.com

Shortage of sand: Europe’s impact on Cape Verde’s turtle crisis - politico.euShortage of sand: Europe’s impact on Cape Verde’s turtle crisis  politico.eu

Cabo Verde's Digital Transformation in full expansion with African Development Bank Support - African Development Bank GroupCabo Verde's Digital Transformation in full expansion with African Development Bank Support  African Development Bank Group

Cape Verde builds competitive beach volleyball programme through Empowerment - FIVBCape Verde builds competitive beach volleyball programme through Empowerment  FIVB

Cape Verde qualify for their first ever Fifa World Cup - USA 2026 - BBCCape Verde qualify for their first ever Fifa World Cup - USA 2026  BBC

INCREDIBLE scenes as Cape Verde become second-smallest nation to qualify for World Cup - TNT SportsINCREDIBLE scenes as Cape Verde become second-smallest nation to qualify for World Cup  TNT Sports

Cape Verde: The tiny African nation one win away from qualifying for its first-ever World Cup - The IndependentCape Verde: The tiny African nation one win away from qualifying for its first-ever World Cup  The Independent