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 — 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

HT Kick Off: Diaspora delights | Football News - Hindustan TimesHT Kick Off: Diaspora delights | Football News  Hindustan Times

Sports quiz of the week: Cole Palmer, Women’s Cricket World Cup and Cape Verde - The GuardianSports quiz of the week: Cole Palmer, Women’s Cricket World Cup and Cape Verde  The Guardian

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 - cafonline.comCape Verde, Cameroon in final-day showdown for 2026 World Cup spot  cafonline.com

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

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

How Cape Verde Built Their Football Empire: Can India Learn? - WIONHow Cape Verde Built Their Football Empire: Can India Learn?  WION

Libya vs Cape Verde: probable lineups for a decisive World Cup 2026 clash - Foot AfricaLibya vs Cape Verde: probable lineups for a decisive World Cup 2026 clash  Foot Africa

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar Generators for Island Communities in Cape Verde” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar Generators for Island Communities in Cape Verde”  fundsforNGOs

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

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

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: What are the tiebreaker criteria between Cameroon and Cape Verde if they finish level on points? - OneFootballWorld Cup 2026 qualifiers: What are the tiebreaker criteria between Cameroon and Cape Verde if they finish level on points?  OneFootball

Salah catapults Egypt to World Cup qualification, Ghana and Cape Verde close in - The North Africa PostSalah catapults Egypt to World Cup qualification, Ghana and Cape Verde close in  The North Africa Post

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

Cabo Verde Launches €24 Million “Morabeza Fund” to Boost Startups and Drive Digital Transformation - TechAfrica NewsCabo Verde Launches €24 Million “Morabeza Fund” to Boost Startups and Drive Digital Transformation  TechAfrica News

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

Salah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup - France 24Salah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup  France 24

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar Access for Island Communities in Cape Verde” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar Access for Island Communities in Cape Verde”  fundsforNGOs

World Cup 2026: Cape Verde will have to wait a little longer - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026: Cape Verde will have to wait a little longer  Foot Africa

FIFAWCQ: CAPE VERDE DENIED HISTORIC WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION - Africa Top SportsFIFAWCQ: CAPE VERDE DENIED HISTORIC WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION  Africa Top Sports

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

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Who can claim seven African spots still on offer? - BBCWorld Cup 2026 qualifying: Who can claim seven African spots still on offer?  BBC

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

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

Cape Verde: Nearly $100 million for international competitiveness of start-ups - Extensia LtdCape Verde: Nearly $100 million for international competitiveness of start-ups  Extensia Ltd

Cape Verde - The Reality Behind the Resorts - DWCape Verde - The Reality Behind the Resorts  DW

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

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

World Cup qualifiers - Cape Verde chasing history; Nigeria seeking a miracle - ESPNWorld Cup qualifiers - Cape Verde chasing history; Nigeria seeking a miracle  ESPN

2026 Africa World Cup qualifiers – Libya vs Cape Verde: date, channel and head-to-head history - Foot Africa2026 Africa World Cup qualifiers – Libya vs Cape Verde: date, channel and head-to-head history  Foot Africa

Goals and Highlights: Libya 3-3 Cape Verde in African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup - VAVEL.comGoals and Highlights: Libya 3-3 Cape Verde in African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup  VAVEL.com

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

'Robbed' - African minnows denied historic World Cup spot as last-gasp decision sparks squad fury - talkSPORT'Robbed' - African minnows denied historic World Cup spot as last-gasp decision sparks squad fury  talkSPORT

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

Minnows Cape Verde are ready for the World Cup - FotMobMinnows Cape Verde are ready for the World Cup  FotMob

Watch: Extremely wrong offside call denies Cape Verde World Cup qualification - Pro Soccer WireWatch: Extremely wrong offside call denies Cape Verde World Cup qualification  Pro Soccer Wire

Ghana, Egypt and Cape Verde could book their 2026 tickets today - africanfootball.comGhana, Egypt and Cape Verde could book their 2026 tickets today  africanfootball.com

World Cup 2026 qualifiers – Group D: Cape Verde has a date with history - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 qualifiers – Group D: Cape Verde has a date with history  Foot Africa

Cape Verde a win away from World Cup qualification - MSNCape Verde a win away from World Cup qualification  MSN

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

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Libya vs Cape Verde Confirmed Lineup - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Libya vs Cape Verde Confirmed Lineup  Africa Top Sports

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

Cabo Verde Hold Libya in Six-Goal Thriller, Face Decisive Clash for Historic World Cup Berth - SportingpediaCabo Verde Hold Libya in Six-Goal Thriller, Face Decisive Clash for Historic World Cup Berth  Sportingpedia

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

Catholic Diocese in Cape Verde Dedicates Pastoral Year to Elderly with Focus on Missionary, Social Outreach - aciafrica.orgCatholic Diocese in Cape Verde Dedicates Pastoral Year to Elderly with Focus on Missionary, Social Outreach  aciafrica.org

Cape Verde community celebrates team getting closer to 2026 World Cup - WPRI.comCape Verde community celebrates team getting closer to 2026 World Cup  WPRI.com

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

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

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)

Ghana, Cape Verde close in on World Cup qualification - theScore.comGhana, Cape Verde close in on World Cup qualification  theScore.com

Cape Verde chasing a Cinderella ending in World Cup 2026 qualifiers| The New Times - The New TimesCape Verde chasing a Cinderella ending in World Cup 2026 qualifiers| The New Times  The New Times

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

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

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)

Cape Verde, Africa | Floods Response: Emergency appeal - Operational strategy (MDRCV005) - ReliefWebCape Verde, Africa | Floods Response: Emergency appeal - Operational strategy (MDRCV005)  ReliefWeb

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

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

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 Experiences Travel Interruption as TACV and TuiFly Cancels over a Dozen Flights, Affecting Passengers across Amilcar Cabral, Praia and Sao Filipe Airport, New Update - Travel And Tour WorldCape Verde Experiences Travel Interruption as TACV and TuiFly Cancels over a Dozen Flights, Affecting Passengers across Amilcar Cabral, Praia and Sao Filipe Airport, New Update  Travel And Tour World

Cabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaCabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Cape Verde, Egypt & Ghana chase qualification - supersport.comCape Verde, Egypt & Ghana chase qualification  supersport.com

Cape Verde target history, Libya battle for qualification - africanfootball.comCape Verde target history, Libya battle for qualification  africanfootball.com

Hoops’ Roberto Lopes nets own goal as Cape Verde’s World Cup hope pushed to final day - The Irish TimesHoops’ Roberto Lopes nets own goal as Cape Verde’s World Cup hope pushed to final day  The Irish Times

Cape Verde celebrates 50 years of independence - DWCape Verde celebrates 50 years of independence  DW

Salah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over Djibouti - Seattle Post-IntelligencerSalah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over Djibouti  Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Cape Verde is one win away from its first-ever World Cup - MSNCape Verde is one win away from its first-ever World Cup  MSN

Cape Verde miss chance to reach first ever World Cup - MSNCape Verde miss chance to reach first ever World Cup  MSN

Atlantic archipelago Cabo Verde needs to invest $140 million annually to address its climate & development challenges: World Bank - Down To EarthAtlantic archipelago Cabo Verde needs to invest $140 million annually to address its climate & development challenges: World Bank  Down To Earth

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

Deep-Sea Biology of the Cape Verde Islands - GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung KielDeep-Sea Biology of the Cape Verde Islands  GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel

Cape Verde close to World Cup debut after beating Cameroon - France 24Cape Verde close to World Cup debut after beating Cameroon  France 24

Cabo Verde: Addressing Climate and Development Challenges - INSIGHTS IASCabo Verde: Addressing Climate and Development Challenges  INSIGHTS IAS

Cape Verde floods kill at least eight people - TRT FrançaisCape Verde floods kill at least eight people  TRT Français

Argentina take main round victory against Cape Verde - IHFArgentina take main round victory against Cape Verde  IHF

It’s the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms - AP NewsIt’s the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms  AP News

Cape Verde Eyes GDP Boost Through Stronger Digital Skills - TechAfrica NewsCape Verde Eyes GDP Boost Through Stronger Digital Skills  TechAfrica News

Cape Verde's historic rally shut down RD Congo on Gameday 2 - fiba.basketballCape Verde's historic rally shut down RD Congo on Gameday 2  fiba.basketball

Experience the Best Places to Visit in Cape Verde | Explore 2024 - AirtelExperience the Best Places to Visit in Cape Verde | Explore 2024  Airtel

2026 Africa World Cup qualifiers – Libya vs Cape Verde: date, channel and head-to-head history - Yahoo2026 Africa World Cup qualifiers – Libya vs Cape Verde: date, channel and head-to-head history  Yahoo

Dally hits game-winning shot as Côte d'Ivoire overcome Cape Verde - fiba.basketballDally hits game-winning shot as Côte d'Ivoire overcome Cape Verde  fiba.basketball

African Development Bank funds second Tech Park in Mindelo - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank funds second Tech Park in Mindelo  African Development Bank Group

Cabo Verde - Fauna & FloraCabo Verde  Fauna & Flora

US NHC cites 90% chance of cyclone near Cape Verde islands - ReutersUS NHC cites 90% chance of cyclone near Cape Verde islands  Reuters

Iceland dispatch Cape Verde in Zagreb - IHFIceland dispatch Cape Verde in Zagreb  IHF

Tech Park Cape Verde is officially launched - Developing TelecomsTech Park Cape Verde is officially launched  Developing Telecoms

Ambitious Climate Action Will Reap Large Dividends for Cabo Verde - World BankAmbitious Climate Action Will Reap Large Dividends for Cabo Verde  World Bank

Cape Verde vs The Gambia; two West African countries locked in battle for tourist dollar - part two - Centre for AviationCape Verde vs The Gambia; two West African countries locked in battle for tourist dollar - part two  Centre for Aviation

Cape Verde: Political party MpD files a complaint against journalist through media regulator - International Federation of Journalists - IFJCape Verde: Political party MpD files a complaint against journalist through media regulator  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

Investigation ‘Ambrosia’: EPPO carries out searches in Cabo Verde in probe into money laundering - European Public Prosecutor’s OfficeInvestigation ‘Ambrosia’: EPPO carries out searches in Cabo Verde in probe into money laundering  European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Destination New Jersey: Mexico as hosts & magic for Cape Verde? - BBCDestination New Jersey: Mexico as hosts & magic for Cape Verde?  BBC

Cape Verde close to World Cup qualification but must wait - The Straits TimesCape Verde close to World Cup qualification but must wait  The Straits Times

African Development Bank hosts pivotal Civil Society Organizations Open Day in Praia, Cape Verde - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank hosts pivotal Civil Society Organizations Open Day in Praia, Cape Verde  African Development Bank Group

News - Seabees Support Post-Flood Damage Assessments in Mindelo, Cabo Verde - DVIDSNews - Seabees Support Post-Flood Damage Assessments in Mindelo, Cabo Verde  DVIDS

Cabo Verde’s ‘tech islands’ vision backed with $50m - African BusinessCabo Verde’s ‘tech islands’ vision backed with $50m  African Business

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

Race for 2026 World Cup Intensifies as Ghana, Egypt, Cape Verde and Algeria Close In - Africa Top SportsRace for 2026 World Cup Intensifies as Ghana, Egypt, Cape Verde and Algeria Close In  Africa Top Sports

Video : Riding Fogo Volcano - Cape Verde, with Kilian Bron & Mathieu Ruffray - PinkbikeVideo : Riding Fogo Volcano - Cape Verde, with Kilian Bron & Mathieu Ruffray  Pinkbike

50 years of Cape Verde’s independence celebrated on Martha’s Vineyard - The Bay State Banner50 years of Cape Verde’s independence celebrated on Martha’s Vineyard  The Bay State Banner

Egypt become third African country to qualify for World Cup - The Straits TimesEgypt become third African country to qualify for World Cup  The Straits Times