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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Is it safe to visit Cape Verde? Everything to know after holiday illness claims - The TimesIs it safe to visit Cape Verde? Everything to know after holiday illness claims  The Times

easyJet launches longest flight from London Gatwick to Cape Verde’s Sal Island - AeroTimeeasyJet launches longest flight from London Gatwick to Cape Verde’s Sal Island  AeroTime

TUI Sued By 300 Travelers Over Cape Verde Food Poisoning - Law360TUI Sued By 300 Travelers Over Cape Verde Food Poisoning  Law360

Benin, Cape Verde, Gabon, Mozambique top African WC qualifying groups - SportstarBenin, Cape Verde, Gabon, Mozambique top African WC qualifying groups  Sportstar

Santiago | Sao Tiago, Cape Verde - BritannicaSantiago | Sao Tiago, Cape Verde  Britannica

Cape Verde Luxury Resorts Horror as Hundreds of UK Holidaymakers Struck by Severe Illness Sue TUI After Dream Vacations Turn into Medical Nightmares - Travel And Tour WorldCape Verde Luxury Resorts Horror as Hundreds of UK Holidaymakers Struck by Severe Illness Sue TUI After Dream Vacations Turn into Medical Nightmares  Travel And Tour World

First museum in the world dedicated to Cape Verde is right here in RI. Meet the director - The Providence JournalFirst museum in the world dedicated to Cape Verde is right here in RI. Meet the director  The Providence Journal

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

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

The Queen concludes her trip to Cape Verde by addressing the issues of children and women with the First Lady - thediplomatinspain.comThe Queen concludes her trip to Cape Verde by addressing the issues of children and women with the First Lady  thediplomatinspain.com

Tackling multidimensional poverty in Cabo Verde - World Bank BlogsTackling multidimensional poverty in Cabo Verde  World Bank Blogs

Cape Verde through to main round for second, successive time - IHFCape Verde through to main round for second, successive time  IHF

Cape Verde strengthens squad with three debutants for crucial qualifiers - Confédération Africaine de FootballCape Verde strengthens squad with three debutants for crucial qualifiers  Confédération Africaine de Football

A Guide to Cape Verde’s Top Islands and Attractions - AirtelA Guide to Cape Verde’s Top Islands and Attractions  Airtel

Macau Legend warns of deeper losses amid Cape Verde setback - YogonetMacau Legend warns of deeper losses amid Cape Verde setback  Yogonet

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

Botswana 1-0 Cape Verde (10 Oct, 2024) Final Score - ESPN IndiaBotswana 1-0 Cape Verde (10 Oct, 2024) Final Score  ESPN India

China’s Renewed Ambitions in Cabo Verde, the Frontier Between Africa and the EU - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineChina’s Renewed Ambitions in Cabo Verde, the Frontier Between Africa and the EU  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Digital Transformation in Cabo Verde: The New Horizon - World BankDigital Transformation in Cabo Verde: The New Horizon  World Bank

Slovenia fly into main round as Cape Verde overcome in Zagreb - IHFSlovenia fly into main round as Cape Verde overcome in Zagreb  IHF

New lights cause hundreds of seabird deaths in Cape Verde - BirdGuidesNew lights cause hundreds of seabird deaths in Cape Verde  BirdGuides

Argentina vs Cape Verde | Croatia/Denmark/Norway 2025 | © IHF - IHFArgentina vs Cape Verde | Croatia/Denmark/Norway 2025 | © IHF  IHF

Third time lucky for Cape Verde? - IHFThird time lucky for Cape Verde?  IHF

“No fear” – Rito and Cape Verde look to main round - IHF“No fear” – Rito and Cape Verde look to main round  IHF

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

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

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

Cabo Verde: Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Quantitative Performance Criterion, Modification of Quantitative Performance Criteria, and Second Review Under the Resilience and Sustain - International Monetary FundCabo Verde: Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Quantitative Performance Criterion, Modification of Quantitative Performance Criteria, and Second Review Under the Resilience and Sustain  International Monetary Fund

Déjà vu for Cape Verde who face co-hosts once again - IHFDéjà vu for Cape Verde who face co-hosts once again  IHF

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

Cabo Verde: Technical Assistance Report-Review and Operationalization of the Resolution Framework - International Monetary FundCabo Verde: Technical Assistance Report-Review and Operationalization of the Resolution Framework  International Monetary Fund

Cabo Verde - Trade, Fisheries, Tourism - BritannicaCabo Verde - Trade, Fisheries, Tourism  Britannica

José Carlos Vaz crowned Cape Verde Champion – International Chess Federation - FIDEJosé Carlos Vaz crowned Cape Verde Champion – International Chess Federation  FIDE

Cabo Verde - Dengue outbreak DREF Operational Update (MDRCV004) - ReliefWebCabo Verde - Dengue outbreak DREF Operational Update (MDRCV004)  ReliefWeb

Cape Verde’s first ever Olympic Games medallist David Pina disappointed with the outcome - IBA - International Boxing AssociationCape Verde’s first ever Olympic Games medallist David Pina disappointed with the outcome  IBA - International Boxing Association

‘Shifting baselines’ in Cabo Verde after 50 years of declining fish stocks - Mongabay‘Shifting baselines’ in Cabo Verde after 50 years of declining fish stocks  Mongabay

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Mali revive campaign as Cape Verde go top of group - BBCWorld Cup 2026 qualifying: Mali revive campaign as Cape Verde go top of group  BBC

GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview - Sail-World.comGKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview  Sail-World.com

Cabo Verde - General DebateCabo Verde  General Debate

easyJet launches first flights to island dubbed 'new Canaries' with year-round sunshine - Yahoo News UKeasyJet launches first flights to island dubbed 'new Canaries' with year-round sunshine  Yahoo News UK

Queen Letizia of Spain shines on solo royal tour of the Republic of Cape Verde - tatler.comQueen Letizia of Spain shines on solo royal tour of the Republic of Cape Verde  tatler.com

Taking the chance out of agriculture in Cabo Verde - fao.orgTaking the chance out of agriculture in Cabo Verde  fao.org

Carmen Souza combines English sea shanties with Cape Verdean rhythms - BBCCarmen Souza combines English sea shanties with Cape Verdean rhythms  BBC

The Queen visits Spanish projects supporting women on her cooperation trip to Cape Verde - thediplomatinspain.comThe Queen visits Spanish projects supporting women on her cooperation trip to Cape Verde  thediplomatinspain.com

Cabo Verde: DREF Operation-Final Report No. MDRCV003 - ReliefWebCabo Verde: DREF Operation-Final Report No. MDRCV003  ReliefWeb

Cape Verde's lively carnival parade - France 24Cape Verde's lively carnival parade  France 24

Macau Legend warns of likely US$80 million loss for FY24 on Cape Verde impairment, provision of income tax - Inside Asian GamingMacau Legend warns of likely US$80 million loss for FY24 on Cape Verde impairment, provision of income tax  Inside Asian Gaming

FIVB Volleyball Empowerment introduces advanced volleyball tools and technology to Cape Verde - FIVB - Fédération Internationale de VolleyballFIVB Volleyball Empowerment introduces advanced volleyball tools and technology to Cape Verde  FIVB - Fédération Internationale de Volleyball

European Union and Cabo Verde renew their sustainable fisheries partnership - oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.euEuropean Union and Cabo Verde renew their sustainable fisheries partnership  oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu

Assessing Internet Development in Cabo Verde - UNESCOAssessing Internet Development in Cabo Verde  UNESCO

Nurturing equality: a deep dive into Cabo Verde's quest to close the gender earnings gap - World Bank BlogsNurturing equality: a deep dive into Cabo Verde's quest to close the gender earnings gap  World Bank Blogs

“Huge” – Cape Verde’s Ramos Rocha looking to make history against Argentina - IHF“Huge” – Cape Verde’s Ramos Rocha looking to make history against Argentina  IHF

Cape Verde vs Egypt | Croatia/Denmark/Norway 2025 | © IHF - IHFCape Verde vs Egypt | Croatia/Denmark/Norway 2025 | © IHF  IHF

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Late drama for Nigeria as South Africa, Uganda and Cape Verde secure crucial wins - Confédération Africaine de Football2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Late drama for Nigeria as South Africa, Uganda and Cape Verde secure crucial wins  Confédération Africaine de Football

Cape Verde’s Ivanusa Moreira is gunning for her first medal at IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Niš - IBA - International Boxing AssociationCape Verde’s Ivanusa Moreira is gunning for her first medal at IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Niš  IBA - International Boxing Association

Ambitious climate action will reap large dividends for Cabo Verde - World BankAmbitious climate action will reap large dividends for Cabo Verde  World Bank

Cabo Verde - Dengue outbreak DREF Operation (MDRCV004) - ReliefWebCabo Verde - Dengue outbreak DREF Operation (MDRCV004)  ReliefWeb

FIFA World Cup Cape Verde Gears Up for Tough Angola Clash, Says Aílson Tavares - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup Cape Verde Gears Up for Tough Angola Clash, Says Aílson Tavares  Africa Top Sports

African 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)African 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Starlink to boost Cape Verde's tech infrastructure with launch - Techpoint AfricaStarlink to boost Cape Verde's tech infrastructure with launch  Techpoint Africa

Supporting children's rights in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde - United Nations VolunteersSupporting children's rights in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde  United Nations Volunteers

Biden arrives in Cape Verde on 1st leg of 3-day trip to Africa - Anadolu AjansiBiden arrives in Cape Verde on 1st leg of 3-day trip to Africa  Anadolu Ajansi

Sahara: Cape Verde Doubles Down on Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity - Morocco World NewsSahara: Cape Verde Doubles Down on Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity  Morocco World News

Starlink Now Operational in Cape Verde - Space in AfricaStarlink Now Operational in Cape Verde  Space in Africa

CV Telecom announced tender for fiber network replacement in Cape Verde - Data Center DynamicsCV Telecom announced tender for fiber network replacement in Cape Verde  Data Center Dynamics

Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde Denounces Extravagance in Government, Wants Needs of the Poor Prioritized - aciafrica.orgCatholic Bishop in Cape Verde Denounces Extravagance in Government, Wants Needs of the Poor Prioritized  aciafrica.org

Hoteliers, travel experts chart Cape Verde Islands' evolution as the next Atlantic Ocean hot spot - CoStarHoteliers, travel experts chart Cape Verde Islands' evolution as the next Atlantic Ocean hot spot  CoStar

From College Hill to Cabo Verde, students connect history, heritage and health in global course - Brown UniversityFrom College Hill to Cabo Verde, students connect history, heritage and health in global course  Brown University

Cape Verde vs Croatia | Croatia/Denmark/Norway 2025 | © IHF - IHFCape Verde vs Croatia | Croatia/Denmark/Norway 2025 | © IHF  IHF

Mystery Illness Grips Cape Verde As Nearly 1,000 Tourists Fall Sick, Luxury Hotels Sued - Mashable IndiaMystery Illness Grips Cape Verde As Nearly 1,000 Tourists Fall Sick, Luxury Hotels Sued  Mashable India

Validation workshop for Cabo Verde’s National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and SMEs capacity building - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Validation workshop for Cabo Verde’s National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and SMEs capacity building  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Cape Verde Government approves sovereign guarantees for TACV’s ATR 72-600 aircraft acquisition - Airline Routes & Ground ServicesCape Verde Government approves sovereign guarantees for TACV’s ATR 72-600 aircraft acquisition  Airline Routes & Ground Services

Cape Verde runs tender for 10 MW of solar - pv magazine InternationalCape Verde runs tender for 10 MW of solar  pv magazine International

Japan-Cabo Verde Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Cabo Verde Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Cabo Verde beats back climate change through South-South cooperation - UN NewsCabo Verde beats back climate change through South-South cooperation  UN News

Draft List for New Travel Ban Proposes Trump Target 43 Countries - The New York TimesDraft List for New Travel Ban Proposes Trump Target 43 Countries  The New York Times

Cape Verde's agricultural transformation: From drought to innovation - AfricanewsCape Verde's agricultural transformation: From drought to innovation  Africanews

Rheumatic Heart Disease: Easing the Burden in Cape Verde - Mass General GivingRheumatic Heart Disease: Easing the Burden in Cape Verde  Mass General Giving

Resounding Applause for Queen Letizia for What She Has Done with the Children of Cape Verde - e-noticies.catResounding Applause for Queen Letizia for What She Has Done with the Children of Cape Verde  e-noticies.cat

David de Pina: Boxer with 'Mickey Mouse' hairstyle on winning Cape Verde's first Olympic medal - BBCDavid de Pina: Boxer with 'Mickey Mouse' hairstyle on winning Cape Verde's first Olympic medal  BBC

Cape Verde: 'Stories with Sweets' promotes child literacy - DWCape Verde: 'Stories with Sweets' promotes child literacy  DW

Product tanker attacked by armed pirates off Cabo Verde - safety4seaProduct tanker attacked by armed pirates off Cabo Verde  safety4sea

Over 800 British tourists sue TUI after severe illnesses at Cape Verde luxury resorts - The MirrorOver 800 British tourists sue TUI after severe illnesses at Cape Verde luxury resorts  The Mirror

Chile and Cape Verde get first penyes - Official FC Barcelona WebsiteChile and Cape Verde get first penyes  Official FC Barcelona Website

Taekwondo: Nicalas Fernandes fighting for Cape Verde Olympic history and a good cause - Olympics.comTaekwondo: Nicalas Fernandes fighting for Cape Verde Olympic history and a good cause  Olympics.com

Magma Plumbing During the 2014–2015 Eruption of Fogo (Cape Verde Islands) - FrontiersMagma Plumbing During the 2014–2015 Eruption of Fogo (Cape Verde Islands)  Frontiers

Cameroon 4-1 Cape Verde: Indomitable Lions roar to top of Group D - Confédération Africaine de FootballCameroon 4-1 Cape Verde: Indomitable Lions roar to top of Group D  Confédération Africaine de Football

Cape Verde invests in travel industry degrees to boost economy - University World NewsCape Verde invests in travel industry degrees to boost economy  University World News

New airline hopes for Cabo Verde - Times AerospaceNew airline hopes for Cabo Verde  Times Aerospace

Cabo Verde Country Climate and Development Report - January 2025 - ReliefWebCabo Verde Country Climate and Development Report - January 2025  ReliefWeb

Gender and Environment in the Interior of Santiago Island/Cape Verde: Sand Harvesting From Women Heads of Families - FrontiersGender and Environment in the Interior of Santiago Island/Cape Verde: Sand Harvesting From Women Heads of Families  Frontiers

1 Arrested in Cape Verde for Portugal Visa Appointment Fraud - Schengen.News1 Arrested in Cape Verde for Portugal Visa Appointment Fraud  Schengen.News

Examining Group G: Dark horses Slovenia and Iceland face underdogs Cape Verde and Cuba - IHFExamining Group G: Dark horses Slovenia and Iceland face underdogs Cape Verde and Cuba  IHF

Public education in Cape Verde: A union call for investment - Education InternationalPublic education in Cape Verde: A union call for investment  Education International

Mental Health in Cabo Verde - The Borgen ProjectMental Health in Cabo Verde  The Borgen Project

Cape Verde, Tenerife, La Palma, Hurghada, and Marrakesh Ultimate Guide to Blissful Winter Sunshine from Manchester Airport - Travel And Tour WorldCape Verde, Tenerife, La Palma, Hurghada, and Marrakesh Ultimate Guide to Blissful Winter Sunshine from Manchester Airport  Travel And Tour World

Cape Verde: The hidden gem worthy of your holiday bucket list - London Evening StandardCape Verde: The hidden gem worthy of your holiday bucket list  London Evening Standard

Cabo Verde Economic Update 2024: Blue Economy: Navigating Towards Sustainable Growth in Cabo Verde - World BankCabo Verde Economic Update 2024: Blue Economy: Navigating Towards Sustainable Growth in Cabo Verde  World Bank

Cabo Verde Airlines seeks ETOPS for long-haul ops - ch-aviationCabo Verde Airlines seeks ETOPS for long-haul ops  ch-aviation

Cabo Verde: Teams of Our Lady attend international meeting in Fatima - Vatican NewsCabo Verde: Teams of Our Lady attend international meeting in Fatima  Vatican News